Iran-US war latest: UN finds Trump’s attack on Iranian school which killed 120 children may have been a war crime
A UN report suggests that US military strikes in Iran, which resulted in significant civilian casualties including children, may constitute war crimes. Meanwhile, the report also criticizes Iranian authorities for human rights abuses during domestic protest crackdowns.
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The findings highlight ongoing geopolitical tensions and the legal scrutiny of military actions involving civilian targets in international conflicts.
UN mission also accuses Iran of crimes against humanity during its anti-government protest crackdown
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