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Trump Rejects US School Strike Claims in Iran
Trump rejects US school strike claims Iran as the White House defends military actions and says American forces do not intentionally target civilians. Officials also discussed Iran-US negotiations, regional tensions, and security in the Strait of Hormuz following recent military exchanges. Trump Rejects Allegations Over Iran School Strike
Trump Rejects US School Strike Claims in Iran
Trump rejects US school strike claims Iran as the White House defends military actions and says American forces do not intentionally target civilians. Officials also discussed Iran-US negotiations, regional tensions, and security in the Strait of Hormuz following recent military exchanges. Trump Rejects Allegations Over Iran School Strike
4.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Iran, No Major Damage
Moderate Earthquake Hits Southern Iran Southern Iran experienced a 4.9-magnitude earthquake early Tuesday, June 9, shaking parts of Hormozgan province. According to Iranian state media, the epicenter was located approximately 113 km northeast of Bandar Abbas, near the water area of the port in the north of the Strait of Hormuz. Initial reports indicate no fatalities or major structural damage, and emergency
4.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Iran, No Major Damage
Moderate Earthquake Hits Southern Iran Southern Iran experienced a 4.9-magnitude earthquake early Tuesday, June 9, shaking parts of Hormozgan province. According to Iranian state media, the epicenter was located approximately 113 km northeast of Bandar Abbas, near the water area of the port in the north of the Strait of Hormuz. Initial reports indicate no fatalities or major structural damage, and emergency
Iran Football Team Honors Minab Victims With Pins
Iran Players Commemorate Minab Tragedy Iran's World Cup team made headlines upon arrival in Tijuana, Mexico, when players were seen wearing gold-colored lapel pins marked with the number "168." The pins were a solemn tribute to the 168 children killed at the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' primary school in Minab, following US and Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026. Images of the team were shared by Iran’s emba
Iran Football Team Honors Minab Victims With Pins
Iran Players Commemorate Minab Tragedy Iran's World Cup team made headlines upon arrival in Tijuana, Mexico, when players were seen wearing gold-colored lapel pins marked with the number "168." The pins were a solemn tribute to the 168 children killed at the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' primary school in Minab, following US and Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026. Images of the team were shared by Iran’s emba
US Military Investigation Nears End On Minab School Strike in Iran
US Military Investigation Nears Completion The US military investigation into the Minab school strike in Iran is nearing its final stages, officials said. The February 28 strike targeted a girls’ school in southern Minab, which Iranian authorities claim resulted in over 175 deaths among students and teachers. Admiral Brad Cooper told the US House committee that the investigation has been complex due to t
US Military Investigation Nears End On Minab School Strike in Iran
US Military Investigation Nears Completion The US military investigation into the Minab school strike in Iran is nearing its final stages, officials said. The February 28 strike targeted a girls’ school in southern Minab, which Iranian authorities claim resulted in over 175 deaths among students and teachers. Admiral Brad Cooper told the US House committee that the investigation has been complex due to t
What happened in the Minab school strike? Iran says 155 killed in attack
Iran says 155 killed in attack Iran has released a detailed account of casualties from a strike on an elementary school in Minab on Friday, February 28, 2026, marking the first day of the West Asia war. According to state broadcaster IRIB and local media reports, the attack killed 155 people, including 120 children, and has intensified scrutiny over civilian safety in the escalating conflict. Revised casualty figures highlight scale of civilian d
What happened in the Minab school strike? Iran says 155 killed in attack
Iran says 155 killed in attack Iran has released a detailed account of casualties from a strike on an elementary school in Minab on Friday, February 28, 2026, marking the first day of the West Asia war. According to state broadcaster IRIB and local media reports, the attack killed 155 people, including 120 children, and has intensified scrutiny over civilian safety in the escalating conflict. Revised casualty figures highlight scale of civilian d
Iran War Update: What Happened in the Minab School Strike and Why It Matters
Iran has revised the death toll from the Minab school strike to 155, confirming it as the deadliest single incident in the ongoing conflict, now in its 59th day. Officials released a detailed breakdown indicating that most victims were children, alongside teachers and civilians connected to the school. The updated figure is lower than earlier estimates exceeding 175, though no formal explanation has been provided for the discrepancy. The strike occurred on February 28, the opening day of a coordinated military campaign. Two successive impacts hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab while classes were in session, a pattern described as a “double-tap” strike. Many of the children killed were between the ages of seven and twelve, amplifying global concern over the nature of the attack. Preliminary findings from a U.S. military review suggest the use of a Tomahawk cruise missile and indicate that the strike may have resulted from a targeting error. According to the investigation, outdated intelligence data misidentified the site as an active military location linked to a former Revolutionary Guards facility. Although the school had been separated from the base years earlier, the database used in targeting had not been updated accordingly. Analysts noted that automated systems processing this information may have contributed to the failure to recognize the location as a civilian site. Iranian officials have rejected the explanation, describing the incident as deliberate. The foreign minister characterized it as a calculated assault, citing the advanced precision capabilities attributed to modern military systems. The strike has since become a focal point in diplomatic discussions and ongoing ceasefire negotiations. The Pentagon has confirmed that a full investigation is still underway. As scrutiny continues, the Minab incident remains central to debates over accountability, intelligence reliability, and the risks associated with modern warfare technologies.
Iran War Update: What Happened in the Minab School Strike and Why It Matters
Iran has revised the death toll from the Minab school strike to 155, confirming it as the deadliest single incident in the ongoing conflict, now in its 59th day. Officials released a detailed breakdown indicating that most victims were children, alongside teachers and civilians connected to the school. The updated figure is lower than earlier estimates exceeding 175, though no formal explanation has been provided for the discrepancy. The strike occurred on February 28, the opening day of a coordinated military campaign. Two successive impacts hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab while classes were in session, a pattern described as a “double-tap” strike. Many of the children killed were between the ages of seven and twelve, amplifying global concern over the nature of the attack. Preliminary findings from a U.S. military review suggest the use of a Tomahawk cruise missile and indicate that the strike may have resulted from a targeting error. According to the investigation, outdated intelligence data misidentified the site as an active military location linked to a former Revolutionary Guards facility. Although the school had been separated from the base years earlier, the database used in targeting had not been updated accordingly. Analysts noted that automated systems processing this information may have contributed to the failure to recognize the location as a civilian site. Iranian officials have rejected the explanation, describing the incident as deliberate. The foreign minister characterized it as a calculated assault, citing the advanced precision capabilities attributed to modern military systems. The strike has since become a focal point in diplomatic discussions and ongoing ceasefire negotiations. The Pentagon has confirmed that a full investigation is still underway. As scrutiny continues, the Minab incident remains central to debates over accountability, intelligence reliability, and the risks associated with modern warfare technologies.
Preliminary probe says US missile strike mistakenly hit Iranian elementary school
A preliminary investigation by the United States military has concluded that a deadly missile strike that hit an elementary school in Iran was likely caused by a targeting error, according to officials familiar with the inquiry. The strike occurred on February 28 in the town of Minab, where a Tomahawk missile struck the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school building during a series of attacks aimed at nearby Iranian naval facilities. Investigators say the incident appears to have resulted from
Preliminary probe says US missile strike mistakenly hit Iranian elementary school
A preliminary investigation by the United States military has concluded that a deadly missile strike that hit an elementary school in Iran was likely caused by a targeting error, according to officials familiar with the inquiry. The strike occurred on February 28 in the town of Minab, where a Tomahawk missile struck the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school building during a series of attacks aimed at nearby Iranian naval facilities. Investigators say the incident appears to have resulted from









