New Video Emerges of US Missile Strike in Iran, Raising Controversy

A newly surfaced video reportedly shows a US Tomahawk missile hitting an IRGC facility in Minab, Iran, raising questions about the responsibility for the attack. The footage contradicts claims made by US officials regarding the incident, which resulted in significant casualties, including many students. As investigations continue, the implications of this strike on US-Iran relations remain uncertain. This article delves into the details of the strike, the reactions from both nations, and the ongoing investigation by the Pentagon.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 9, 2026, 01:56 IST

US Missile Strike in Minab, Iran

A recently released video reportedly depicts a US Tomahawk missile hitting an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) facility in Minab, Iran, on February 28. This footage is believed to be the first visual evidence of US military action in the area during the ongoing conflict. The clip, shared by a local news agency and later verified by Bellingcat, shows the missile striking a building close to a girls' school, with smoke visible in the vicinity. Iranian officials claim that 175 individuals lost their lives in the strike that day, contradicting US President Donald Trump's assertion that the school was likely struck by an Iranian missile. Trump stated, "We think it was done by Iran. Because they are very inaccurate, as you know, with their munitions. They have no accuracy whatsoever," while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One.

According to Iranian authorities, the attack on the girls' elementary school in Minab resulted in over 150 fatalities, primarily among students. An image circulating online juxtaposes the missile from the Minab footage with Tomahawk missiles previously observed flying over Tehran during the conflict.

The US is the only known participant in the conflict equipped with Tomahawk missiles, while Israel does not operate this type of weapon. In a separate analysis, Trevor Ball utilized the footage to estimate the missile's potential impact area, identifying a nearby clinic, the school, and other damaged structures. Satellite imagery from Planet Labs indicated that only two buildings within the estimated impact zone sustained damage: a clinic and what appeared to be a bunker or earth-covered magazine.

Neither the US nor Israel has accepted responsibility for the attack on the school. US officials have stated that the incident is still under investigation, while Iran has accused Washington of involvement. On Friday, the IRGC claimed to have targeted Al Dhafra Air Base, alleging it was used as a launch site for the missile strike. They stated, "Al-Dhafra air base, belonging to American terrorists in the region, was targeted using drones and precision missiles," in a broadcast on state television.

The Pentagon has confirmed that it is looking into the incident. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the United States would "not deliberately target a school." Reports from a major newspaper indicated that US military communications about attacking naval targets near the Strait of Hormuz, where a Revolutionary Guards base is located, suggested that American forces were likely responsible for the strike.