Drooid Logo
Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Tragic US Military Strike Kills 168 Children in Iran

3/12/2026

23 4 Full Breakdown

1 of 1

Story summary
  • On February 28, 2023, the US military mistakenly struck the Shajareh Tayyiba elementary school in Minab, Iran, resulting in the deaths of at least 168 children and 14 teachers.
  • The attack targeted a nearby Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) facility and was linked to outdated targeting information from the Defense Intelligence Agency.
  • President Donald Trump denied knowledge of the incident, while Iranian officials reported missile debris consistent with a US-made Tomahawk cruise missile.
  • The Pentagon announced a thorough investigation into the strike, which aims to prevent civilian casualties, and the investigation is still ongoing.