U.S. Military Completes Probe of Feb. 28 Strike That Killed 175 at Iranian School
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 16
U.S. Military Completes Probe of Feb. 28 Strike That Killed 175 at Iranian School
2 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 16
Summary
More than 100 days after the Feb. 28 Tomahawk strike, the U.S. military has finished its investigation and sent it for sign-off by senior commanders, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the White House.
The probe found the school strike resulted from a targeting error caused by outdated data; Pentagon officials initially believed they had hit an Iranian base.
Within days, U.S. officials privately concluded the military had mistakenly struck a school, after news reports cited satellite images, videos and witness accounts.
At least 175 people—mostly children—were killed, according to Iranian officials, yet Washington still has not publicly acknowledged responsibility and has not said whether the report will be released or anyone punished.
After 100 days of silence on a fatal school strike, what does the new U.S.-Iran ceasefire mean for accountability?
A single targeting error killed 175 children. Can advanced military technology ever truly prevent such catastrophic mistakes in warfare?
The war depleted 25% of America's Tomahawk stockpile. Is the nation truly prepared for another major global conflict?
The Minab School Strike: U.S. Targeting Error Kills 175, Mostly Children, in Iran—Calls for Accountability and Reform
Overview
On February 28, 2026, a U.S. strike on an Iranian school killed 175 people, most of them children aged 7 to 12, including a 2-month-old baby. This attack was part of the initial U.S. and Israeli bombardment in their war on Iran. Months later, as of June 16, 2026, there is still no full public explanation of the incident. The lack of clear answers and ongoing absence of transparency and accountability have raised serious concerns. The profound loss of life highlights the urgent need for clarity and has led to critical questions about how and why the strike happened.