United States military investigators are examining a tragic incident involving an apparent airstrike on an Iranian girls school that reportedly killed many children. According to sources cited by Reuters, early assessments suggest that US forces may have been responsible, though officials stress that the investigation is still ongoing and no final conclusion has been reached.
Two US officials, speaking anonymously due to the sensitive nature of the investigation, said the available information currently points toward possible US involvement in the strike. However, they also noted that new evidence could still emerge that might shift responsibility to another party. Investigators are continuing to review data before making a definitive determination.
At this stage, details surrounding the incident remain unclear. Reuters reported that it could not confirm what type of weapon or munition may have been used, who specifically carried out the strike, or the exact circumstances that led to the attack on the school in Iran. The timeframe for completing the investigation is also uncertain.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged during a news briefing that the military is actively reviewing the situation. He stated that the United States does not intentionally target civilian locations, including schools, and emphasized that officials are carefully examining the evidence to understand what happened.
Similarly, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that the United States would never deliberately strike a school. He added that if the attack were confirmed to involve American forces, the Department of War would conduct a thorough investigation.
Reports indicate that Israeli and US forces have been coordinating operations in different parts of Iran. According to sources familiar with the planning, Israel has focused on missile launch sites in western Iran, while the United States has targeted military and naval positions in southern regions.
The United Nations human rights office has called for a transparent investigation into the deadly incident. Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani said that the forces responsible for the attack must investigate the matter and provide answers.
Images broadcast on Iranian state television showed emotional scenes from the funeral of the young victims, where small coffins wrapped in Iranian flags were carried through large crowds.
Under international humanitarian law, deliberately attacking schools or civilian structures could be considered a serious war crime, making the outcome of the investigation highly significant.
