Trump Dismisses Responsibility for Minab School Massacre

The February 28 attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school resulted in the deaths of 156 students and staff, including at least 120 children. Satellite analysis and eyewitness accounts describe a "triple-tap" strike, where secondary missiles targeted survivors and rescue workers. Despite physical evidence—including Tomahawk missile fragments marked with Pentagon contract numbers—Trump initially attempted to blame Iran for the bombardment, a claim experts have dismissed given the lack of such US weaponry in the Iranian arsenal.

A preliminary Pentagon investigation suggests the strike was intentional, fueling speculation regarding the use of AI-driven targeting systems. The incident has drawn comparisons to historical US military actions, including the 1991 Baghdad bomb shelter attack and the 1968 My Lai massacre. While investigative outlets and rights groups have identified the US as the perpetrator, the administration continues to resist calls for accountability, maintaining a stance that mirrors the rhetoric of past leaders who have historically rationalized civilian casualties in overseas conflicts.