{"id":55632,"date":"2026-03-11T18:01:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T18:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/popularnews.pw\/?page_id=55632"},"modified":"2026-03-11T18:01:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T18:01:37","slug":"donald-trump-denies-us-responsibility-for-elementary-school-bombing-that-killed-175","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/popularnews.pw\/?page_id=55632","title":{"rendered":"\u201cDonald Trump Denies US Responsibility for Elementary School Bombing That Killed 175\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

On\u00a0February\u202f28,\u202f2026<\/strong>, a powerful explosion destroyed the\u00a0Shajareh Tayyebeh girls\u2019 primary school<\/strong>\u00a0in Minab, southern Iran, during regular class hours, killing scores of pupils and staff amid broader regional fighting.<\/p>\n

The school was located in Iran\u2019s\u00a0Hormozgan Province<\/strong>, a region targeted by extensive air operations conducted by U.S. and allied forces against Iranian military infrastructure at the start of the 2026 Iran war.<\/p>\n

Iranian state media described the incident as one of the deadliest civilian attacks during the conflict, reporting between\u00a0168 and 180 fatalities<\/strong>, most of them schoolgirls aged roughly 7\u201312 years old.<\/p>\n

Satellite imagery shows the school building collapsed with severe structural damage as rescue workers and local residents combed through wreckage amid smoke and dust.<\/p>\n

Iran\u2019s Ministry of Education reported that around\u00a0264 students<\/strong>\u00a0had been present left the school with many classes still underway when the blast occurred.<\/p>\n

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The school lay adjacent to a former\u00a0Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) compound<\/strong>\u00a0that earlier served as a base for naval forces but had been walled off decades earlier and operated as a civilian educational site.<\/p>\n

Despite being close to military facilities, the school structure and playground were separate from the main base, clearly functioning as a civilian institution with no verified military purpose.<\/p>\n

Initial Iranian government statements blamed U.S. and Israeli military strikes for the explosion, calling the event a \u201cwar crime\u201d and demanding accountability at international forums including the United Nations.<\/p>\n

President Masoud Pezeshkian described the strike as an act that would never fade from Iran\u2019s historical memory, urging global condemnation of what Tehran labeled as aggression.<\/p>\n

Iran\u2019s foreign minister and other officials reiterated that the attack on schoolchildren represented a blatant violation of humanitarian law and called for immediate investigations into the incident.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)<\/strong>\u00a0condemned the bombing, calling it a grave breach of international humanitarian law and emphasizing schools\u2019 protected status in armed conflict.<\/p>\n

United Nations human rights experts and the Secretary\u2011General also urged independent inquiries, stating that children must be shielded from hostilities under international conventions.<\/p>\n

Human rights groups including\u00a0Human Rights Watch<\/strong>\u00a0called for investigations by all parties involved in the broader conflict, asserting that any unlawful attack on civilians should be thoroughly examined.<\/p>\n

Satellite and open\u2011source imagery suggested a multiple\u2011impact strike pattern that hit both the school and adjacent buildings in the complex, indicating precision munitions were involved.<\/p>\n

A video later circulated by Iran\u2019s semiofficial media, verified by geolocation analysts, showed a missile impacting near the school and rising smoke, while the surrounding compound had already been hit.<\/p>\n

Investigators from\u00a0Bellingcat<\/strong>, an independent open\u2011source research group, analyzed the footage and concluded a munition in the clip resembled a\u00a0Tomahawk cruise missile<\/strong>, a weapon system currently used by the U.S. military.<\/p>\n

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Tomahawk cruise missiles are not known to be deployed by Iranian forces in the ongoing conflict, a detail that raised questions about the origin of the strike.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Associated Press (AP)<\/strong>\u00a0confirmed that satellite imagery and damage patterns were consistent with air\u2011to\u2011surface munitions rather than a random explosion or accidental domestic launch.<\/p>\n

While neither the United States nor Israel publicly accepted responsibility, U.S. military acknowledgement of operations in the broader region that day prompted internal investigation into civilian harm.<\/p>\n

A U.S. official, speaking anonymously to the AP, noted that evidence suggested the explosion likely originated from U.S. forces active near the target area when the school was hit.<\/p>\n

The Pentagon has maintained that it takes civilian casualties seriously and that initial probes were ongoing but not yet conclusive on direct responsibility.<\/p>\n

Israeli military sources have stated that their forces were not operating near Minab at the time of the strike and denied involvement in the attack.<\/p>\n

Certain U.S. lawmakers, including senators on national security panels, publicly demanded an impartial investigation after review of video evidence and expert analysis of the strike.<\/p>\n

These lawmakers described the killing of schoolchildren as \u201cappalling\u201d and called for transparency from the U.S. Defense Department regarding engagement decisions that day.<\/p>\n

Humanitarian organizations warned that attacks on educational institutions not only breach international law but deepen trauma and undermine education rights in conflict zones.<\/p>\n

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The strike on Minab\u2019s girls\u2019 school became emblematic of rising civilian casualties in the war, prompting international rights bodies to stress civilian protection in military planning.<\/p>\n

Iran\u2019s continuing missile and drone actions against U.S. and allied forces across the Gulf region have been part of the wider conflict escalation since early 2026.<\/p>\n

The war has also disrupted global markets, contributed to rising oil prices, and sparked regional diplomatic tensions involving Gulf states and Western allies.<\/p>\n

International news agencies continue to monitor the Minab incident as investigators work to collect evidence, testimonies, and imagery to establish a clearer account of the strike.<\/p>\n

Some analysts note that the proximity of civilian infrastructure to former military compounds can complicate target identification but emphasize that international law requires verification before attacks.<\/p>\n

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A UN panel also expressed deep concern about the deaths of children in the attack, regardless of the party responsible, affirming that every effort must be made to prevent harm to civilians.<\/p>\n

In the aftermath, families in Minab continue to grieve and search for missing loved ones, while volunteers and emergency workers attempt to recover survivors from the rubble.<\/p>\n

Education authorities in Iran announced mental health and trauma support programs for affected families and school communities devastated by the loss.<\/p>\n

The strike has revived international debate over\u00a0rules of engagement<\/strong>, civilian protection, and how modern precision warfare intersects with humanitarian norms.<\/p>\n

Legal experts say possible violations should be examined under the laws of armed conflict, including provisions of the Geneva Conventions regarding proportionality and target verification.<\/p>\n

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Upcoming inquiries may involve neutral international observers to ensure transparency and adherence to legal standards in determining responsibility.<\/p>\n

Several global advocacy groups called on all parties to abide by humanitarian law and protect children and civilians in active war zones moving forward.<\/p>\n

Public and independent media outlets have highlighted the need for verified eyewitness accounts and corroborated imagery to counter misinformation on all sides.<\/p>\n

Amid competing narratives, fact\u2011checking organizations have pointed out that\u00a0no official confession<\/strong>\u00a0has been made by Iranian forces claiming responsibility for the blast.<\/p>\n

Despite ongoing investigations, experts caution against premature conclusions and stress the complexity of confirming operational responsibility in active combat zones.<\/p>\n

International bodies are mobilizing resources to assist with documentation of evidence, family reunification efforts, and legal assessments following the strike.<\/p>\n

The Minab school bombing remains a tragic reminder of the catastrophic human cost when civilian infrastructure becomes engulfed in broader military campaigns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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