US military investigation attributes school bombing in Iran to target coordinate error

On February 28, a missile strike destroyed the Shajarah Tayyebeh primary school in Minab, southern Iran, resulting in over 150 reported deaths. According to a preliminary internal U.S. military investigation cited by the New York Times, the incident occurred due to an error in target coordinates. U.S. Central Command reportedly used outdated intelligence while attempting to strike a nearby Iranian military base that previously incorporated the school building. Initially, President Donald Trump denied U.S. involvement and blamed Iran, but later indicated he would accept the investigation's findings. AFP has reported that it could not independently verify the casualties or the specific circumstances of the event. The attack took place on what Iranian authorities described as the first day of the conflict. The investigation remains ongoing as officials examine the use of obsolete data in the targeting process.