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U.S. Military Strike Kills 175 Children in School

3/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

A U.S. military investigation indicates American forces likely conducted February 28 missile strike on Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab.
The strike killed at least 175 people, primarily children.
The investigation says outdated targeting data led to the strike, and satellite imagery and missile fragments provide evidence of U.S. culpability.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran was responsible.
The Pentagon is under scrutiny for significant cuts to civilian casualty mitigation efforts.

History

Historical Context

The 2018 U.S. missile strike in Minab, which killed at least 175 people, primarily children, raised serious concerns about civilian casualties and military accountability. This incident echoes the 2003 invasion of Iraq, where civilian deaths also drew criticism. Legal experts and the UN have called for investigations, emphasizing the need for adherence to international humanitarian law in military operations.

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Story summary

A U.S. military investigation indicates American forces likely conducted February 28 missile strike on Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab.
The strike killed at least 175 people, primarily children.
The investigation says outdated targeting data led to the strike, and satellite imagery and missile fragments provide evidence of U.S. culpability.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran was responsible.
The Pentagon is under scrutiny for significant cuts to civilian casualty mitigation efforts.

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