Editor: Sudhir Choudhary
Date: March 10, 2026
Controversy Grows Over Deadly Strike on Iranian School
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has again suggested that Iran may have been responsible for a deadly strike that destroyed a girls’ elementary school in southern Iran, despite mounting evidence from investigators indicating the attack may have been carried out by U.S. forces during the opening phase of the ongoing war with Iran.
The school, located in the city of Minab in Iran’s Hormozgan Province, was struck on February 28, 2026, during the first wave of coordinated U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iranian targets. Iranian authorities reported that more than 150 people, most of them schoolchildren, were killed in the blast, though the exact number of casualties has not been independently confirmed.
The incident has become one of the most controversial episodes of the conflict, prompting international calls for a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack.
President Donald Trump Blames Iran Without Presenting Evidence
During remarks to reporters and in public statements over the past week, President Donald Trump said he believed Iran was responsible for the strike, suggesting the country’s weapons systems lacked accuracy.
“We think it was done by Iran,” President Donald Trump said, arguing that Iranian munitions are “very inaccurate.” However, the president did not present evidence supporting that claim, and U.S. officials have stated that investigations into the incident remain ongoing.
The White House and the Pentagon have both said they are reviewing available data from the military operation. Defense officials emphasized that the United States does not intentionally target civilian structures and that the investigation would determine whether American forces were responsible.
Evidence Points Toward Possible U.S. Missile Strike
Independent analysis by journalists and military experts has increasingly pointed to the possibility that the strike was caused by a U.S. Tomahawk cruise missile, which was used during American naval operations in the region that day.
Video footage released after the attack shows a missile striking a compound near the school. Investigative group Bellingcat and several news organizations geolocated the footage and identified the munition as a Tomahawk missile — a weapon used by U.S. forces in the conflict.
U.S. Central Command has confirmed that Tomahawk missiles were launched during the opening strikes of the campaign, though it has not confirmed whether one struck the school or nearby structures.
The school stood adjacent to a facility associated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), raising questions about whether the attack was aimed at a nearby military target.
International Calls for Investigation
International organizations and human rights groups have urged a thorough inquiry into the incident.
The United Nations, UNESCO, and several independent legal experts have warned that attacks on schools and civilian facilities could violate international humanitarian law. UNESCO described the destruction of the school as a potential “grave violation” of international law and called for accountability if civilian protections were breached.
Human rights organizations have also demanded transparency from all parties involved in the conflict, arguing that determining responsibility is essential for protecting civilians during wartime.
Broader Context of the Iran War
The strike occurred during the early hours of the U.S.–Iran conflict that began in late February 2026, when American and Israeli forces launched major operations against Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure.
Since then, the conflict has expanded across the Middle East, involving missile attacks, naval operations, and cyber warfare. Civilian casualties have been reported on both sides, and global leaders have urged restraint to prevent further escalation.
The bombing of the Minab school has become one of the most tragic incidents of the war and continues to fuel political and diplomatic tensions.
Investigation Continues
As of now, the U.S. military investigation remains ongoing, and officials have not issued a final determination regarding responsibility for the strike.
While President Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested that Iran may have been responsible, analysts say available evidence increasingly points to the possibility that the missile originated from U.S. forces. However, investigators caution that definitive conclusions require additional evidence and verification from the strike site.
Until the inquiry is completed, the exact cause of the deadly explosion that destroyed the Minab elementary school remains officially unresolved.
Sources: Associated Press; Reuters; The Guardian; NDTV; Bellingcat investigative analysis; United Nations statements.
Tags: President Donald Trump, Iran War 2026, Minab School Strike, U.S. Military Investigation, Middle East Conflict
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