A devastating attack on an elementary school in Minab, a town in southern Iran, has raised suspicions over its origin. According to The New York Times (NYT) report, evidence strongly points towards the United States as the likely culprit behind this deadly strike that killed at least 165 students and staff members.
The NYT article highlighted several critical pieces of evidence: satellite images, verified social media posts, and videos indicating a precise strike on the school. The timing coincided with US airstrikes near a naval facility operated by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, leading to questions about potential US involvement in the assault.
In response, Iran held a mass funeral for the victims and continues to hold officials accountable despite mounting evidence pointing towards US military operations. No party has officially claimed responsibility for the strike as of yet. The NYT report noted that US officials have not confirmed their role in the attack either.
US Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine recently stated during a briefing that US forces were conducting operations in southern Iran at the time, with a map indicating targets near Minab. Additionally, General Caine mentioned Israeli forces’ presence farther north in Iran, which may implicate the United States in the assault on the school.
Approximately 100 children perished in this devastating strike on February 28 on Shajare flight girls’ school located in southern Iran’s Hormozgan province. An official confirmed that the school was “targeted by three missile attacks.”
The incident has reignited concerns about regional military operations and potential US-Iran tensions. As investigations continue, the full truth behind this shocking attack remains unclear, leaving many questioning who is responsible for such a tragic act of violence in a place meant to shelter children.