School Strike in Iran Raises Questions About Who Fired the Missiles

A deadly attack on a school in southern Iran late February left more than 175 children and teachers dead, but the U. S. president now says the truth may never come out. During a brief press talk, he admitted investigators might never pinpoint who launched the missiles that hit the building on the first day of the Iran conflict. His comments followed an internal U. S. military review that suggested American forces were probably responsible, although the Pentagon has not confirmed these findings. The president went on to question whether the missiles even belonged to the U. S. , stating he had seen no proof linking Washington to the strike. He described a chaotic battlefield where multiple rockets were in the air, making it hard to assign blame. Meanwhile, Iranian officials insist the attack was deliberate, calling it a horrific act that could violate international war laws. Schools are protected under humanitarian rules, meaning any intentional strike on one could be considered a war crime.Global leaders reacted strongly. The United Nations human rights office described the event as absolutely shocking, while U. S. officials repeatedly denied any intention to target a school. The president has shifted his position over time, first blaming Iran without evidence, then acknowledging an ongoing investigation and promising to accept its conclusions. The Pentagon has upgraded its probe, but so far no final report has been released. Experts suggest the strike might have happened because outdated target data was used. If true, this raises concerns about how military operations verify information before launching strikes. The lack of clarity fuels distrust in official explanations and leaves families of the victims searching for answers. Without transparent investigations, doubts will linger about accountability and the rules of war.