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U.S. Tomahawk Strike Kills 170 in Iran School

3/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

Amnesty International says a U.S.-manufactured Tomahawk strike hit a school in Minab, Iran, on February 28, 2025, killing at least 170, mostly children.
Amnesty International calls for accountability.
U.S. President Donald Trump initially blamed Iran for the strike based on outdated intelligence, but later acknowledged the missile was likely a Tomahawk.
A Pentagon investigation supports Amnesty International's findings, indicating the missile was fired by U.S. forces.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, justified by claims of weapons of mass destruction, resulted in significant civilian casualties, with estimates of over 8,000 deaths during the initial conflict phase. This troubling legacy continues, as a recent U.S. missile strike in Minab, Iran, killed at least 170 civilians, reigniting debates over military accountability and the impact of U.S. foreign policy on civilian safety.

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Story summary

Amnesty International says a U.S.-manufactured Tomahawk strike hit a school in Minab, Iran, on February 28, 2025, killing at least 170, mostly children.
Amnesty International calls for accountability.
U.S. President Donald Trump initially blamed Iran for the strike based on outdated intelligence, but later acknowledged the missile was likely a Tomahawk.
A Pentagon investigation supports Amnesty International's findings, indicating the missile was fired by U.S. forces.

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