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The U.S. carried out a Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school due to a targeting mistake, according to The New York Times. The investigation into the February 28 attack is still underway, but early findings point to U.S. responsibility. The military was striking an adjacent Iranian base, and the coordinates used for targeting were based on outdated information.
Previously, President Donald Trump suggested Iran might have been behind the strike but later stated he was comfortable with whatever conclusion the investigation reached. When asked about the NYT report, Trump responded, “I don’t know about it.” Iran claims that over 150 people were killed in the missile attack on the school in Minab.
The newspaper reports that U.S. Central Command officials used obsolete data from the Defense Intelligence Agency to determine the strike targets. Investigators are examining why this outdated data was used and who failed to verify its accuracy. The site of the attack was adjacent to facilities operated by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy, and the school was situated on the same block as these military buildings, which had been fenced off from the base between 2013 and 2016.
Independent verification remains elusive, as AFP has not been able to access the strike location or confirm the reported civilian casualties. Iran attributes the attack to the U.S. and Israel; however, Israel denies involvement or any prior knowledge. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the U.S. would not intentionally target a school.
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