Trump says it may never be known who was at fault for strike on girls' school in Iran
President Trump stated that it may never be determined who was responsible for a deadly strike on a girls' school in Iran that killed over 175 people. While initial U.S. military investigations suggested U.S. forces were likely responsible, the Pentagon has not confirmed these findings.
Why it matters
The incident raises significant questions regarding international humanitarian law, war crimes, and the accountability of military forces in active conflict zones.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) it may never be known who was at fault for a deadly strike on a girls’ school in Iran on February 28, the first day of the Iran war, that killed scores of children. Reuters first reported in March that an initial internal U.S. military investigation showed U.S. forces were likely responsible for the fatal strike in Minab in southern Iran. The Pentagon has since elevated the probe but it has not acknowledged any preliminary findings.
The article reports on official statements and internal investigations without taking a definitive stance on culpability, though it highlights the discrepancy between the President's claims and military reports.
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