U.S. May Have Accidentally Bombed Iranian Girls’ School, Killing 168: Report

The United States may have been responsible for the bombing of a girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran, on February 28 that killed at least 168 people, many of them children, according to sources cited by CBS News. A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment reportedly suggests the strike was likely carried out by U.S. forces but was not intended to target the school. Officials believe the attack may have occurred due to outdated intelligence that incorrectly identified the area as part of an Iranian military installation.

Sources told CBS News that the Israeli military was not operating in the area at the time of the strike. Another source familiar with the investigation said the possibility of U.S. involvement is being considered because American forces were active nearby, though investigators have not yet reached a final conclusion. An Israeli government source also denied any involvement, stating that Israel’s military was not conducting operations near the school.

Iranian state media reported that the strike hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab, killing students aged 7 to 12 along with teachers and staff. The school was located close to two sites controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The White House said the investigation is ongoing, with spokesperson Anna Kelly warning that it would be irresponsible to draw conclusions before the inquiry is completed. President Donald Trump, however, suggested the bombing may have been carried out by Iran itself, while U.S. defense officials have said they are still examining the incident.

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