Investigation Launched into Minab School Attack Amid US-Iran Tensions
US Military Probes Minab School Missile Strike
Washington DC: A military inquiry in the United States is examining the missile strike on a girls' school in Minab, with suspicions pointing towards American forces, as reported by a news agency. Tragically, over 160 girls lost their lives on February 28 when a missile hit the Shajareh Tayebeh primary school. The reasons behind the attack and the type of munitions used remain unclear. Some officials have indicated that new evidence might emerge that could clear the US of any wrongdoing in this incident. On Wednesday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the military is investigating the matter, although the duration of the inquiry is still uncertain.
The attack on the school coincided with the commencement of US-Israel airstrikes on February 28, which reportedly resulted in the deaths of over 150 students, according to Iran's ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Ali Bahreini. Additionally, satellite images that have surfaced online indicate multiple strikes in the vicinity of the school, suggesting it was targeted more than once. These images reveal significant destruction around the Shajareh Tayebeh primary school and the adjacent compound of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
On Thursday, Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, criticized US President Donald Trump regarding the school strikes. In a post on X, Larijani condemned the "mass martyrdom of innocent girls" at the hands of "American-Israeli criminals". He remarked that the concept of "peace through strength" has been "stained with blood" due to this tragedy. Larijani further questioned, "Mr. Trump! Is this the anthem you composed for freedom in Iran?" accusing US policies of hypocrisy and deceit.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has now reached its seventh day, with the US and Israel targeting various locations in Iran. In retaliation, Tehran has also launched strikes on US military installations in Gulf nations. Notably, several high-ranking Iranian officials, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, were reportedly killed during the initial airstrikes by the US and Israel.