A growing controversy has erupted after Donald Trump blamed Iran for a deadly strike on a girls’ school during the ongoing U.S.–Iran conflict, drawing sharp criticism from intelligence analysts and military experts who say the evidence suggests otherwise.
The bombing struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in the southern Iranian city of Minab on February 28, killing more than 160 people, most of them children between the ages of 7 and 12, according to reports from Iranian officials and international media.
Despite uncertainty surrounding the attack, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he believed Iran itself was responsible. He argued the strike was likely carried out by Iranian forces because their weapons are “very inaccurate.”
However, several intelligence specialists and investigators say the president’s claim contradicts emerging evidence and ongoing investigations.
Experts Question Trump’s Claim
According to conflict researchers and analysts reviewing satellite imagery and video evidence, the pattern of damage at the school appears consistent with a precision airstrike, not an accidental Iranian missile. Some experts have suggested the attack may have been caused by a U.S. munition targeting a nearby military site.
Investigators analyzing footage of the strike say the weapon visible in one clip resembles a Tomahawk missile, a type of cruise missile used by the United States but not known to be operated by Iran in the conflict.
One intelligence expert reviewing the case reportedly said officials “know Iran didn’t do it,” accusing the administration of shifting blame in order to avoid political fallout from civilian casualties.
Pentagon Investigation Still Ongoing
Even within the U.S. government, officials have taken a more cautious tone. When asked about the incident, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is still investigating the strike and has not reached a definitive conclusion.
The school was located next to a compound linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which had reportedly been targeted during the early stages of the war. Analysts believe the proximity to the military site may have contributed to a potential targeting error.
Satellite imagery reviewed by journalists also shows the school building was heavily damaged in a way consistent with a direct aerial strike rather than indirect rocket fire.
A Deadly Incident in a Growing War
The bombing represents the deadliest civilian casualty event reported since the United States and Israel launched a major military campaign against Iran earlier this year. The conflict has already triggered missile exchanges, drone attacks, and escalating tensions across the Middle East.
Iran has blamed the United States and Israel for the attack, while Washington has denied intentionally targeting civilians. At the same time, the lack of independent verification has complicated efforts to determine exactly what happened, particularly due to limited information coming out of Iran.
Global Pressure for Accountability
Human rights organizations and international investigators are now calling for an independent investigation into the incident. Analysts warn that if the strike was indeed a mistaken attack by coalition forces, it could have major diplomatic consequences and further inflame anti-Western sentiment in the region.
As the war continues, the controversy surrounding the Minab school bombing highlights the challenges of verifying battlefield claims—and the political stakes involved when civilian casualties occur in modern warfare.
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