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- 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- The attack targeted a nearby Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) facility and was linked to outdated targeting information from the Defense Intelligence Agency.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.
