US Airstrike Likely Responsible for Deadly Iranian School Bombing, Investigations Indicate
Preliminary findings suggest a US airstrike caused the bombing of an Iranian girls' school, resulting in at least 175 deaths.
A preliminary investigation into the bombing of Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Iran, indicates that a U.S. airstrike is likely responsible for the incident that killed at least 175 people, predominantly children.
The strike occurred on February 28, 2026, during school hours, and also impacted adjacent buildings associated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Satellite imagery and expert analysis suggest the damage patterns are consistent with air-to-surface munitions.
U.S. Central Command has acknowledged conducting operations in the area on that date, including the use of Tomahawk missiles. A U.S. official, speaking anonymously, indicated that the strike likely originated from U.S. forces operating nearby in the Arabian Sea.
President Donald Trump has denied U.S. responsibility, suggesting that Iran might possess Tomahawk missiles, a claim lacking substantiation. The Pentagon has initiated an internal investigation but has yet to release conclusive findings.
International bodies, including the United Nations and human rights organizations, have condemned the attack, emphasizing that targeting civilian infrastructure like schools violates international humanitarian law.
The investigation remains ongoing, with further assessments needed to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.