Investigation into bombing of Iranian girls school continues

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Attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School Leaves Over 170 Dead

A missile strike on a girls’ school in southern Iran on February 28 has resulted in the deaths of over 170 people, most of whom were students. The incident occurred during the opening hours of the US-Israeli war on Iran and has become a focal point of concern regarding civilian casualties.

The school, located in Minab, near an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) base, was hit by a missile at approximately 10:45am local time. Satellite images showed the school intact earlier that morning, but it is believed to have been destroyed by the blast. The attack also injured dozens of people.

Iran immediately attributed the strike to the US-Israel coalition, while both nations denied responsibility. However, preliminary investigations suggest that the school may have been hit by a US missile due to a targeting error. Analysts believe that outdated targeting information may have contributed to the mistake, as the school is located near buildings used by the IRGC’s navy.

The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from critics, who view it as emblematic of the horrors of the war. Iran has launched thousands of missiles and drones at Israel and US facilities across the region, as well as Gulf neighbors who have tried to avoid involvement in the conflict.

The US President initially suggested that Iran itself may have been responsible for the strike, but there is no evidence to support this claim. The incident remains under investigation, with the exact circumstances still unknown.

Source: Al Jazeera