U.N. panel says "reasonable grounds" to believe U.S. committed war crimes with two strikes in Iran

The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, has found compelling evidence suggesting the United States may have committed war crimes in two strikes within Iran. One of these incidents targeted a school in Minab, a southern Iranian city, resulting in over 150 deaths, primarily schoolchildren.

The mission concluded that the attack was indiscriminate and, thus, violated international law. Furthermore, the experts concluded that Iran's theocratic government had perpetrated crimes against humanity against its own populace. The mission, led by Bangladeshi jurist Sara Hossain, examined US actions during the Iran conflict and Iran's response to the nationwide unrest that commenced in late December.

The UN body, comprising 47 member countries, is set to present its findings to the UN Human Rights Council on Monday. While the findings are not legally binding, they contribute to the international evidence of the Iran war and could potentially be utilized in future legal proceedings. The Pentagon declined to comment on the mission's report, maintaining that their investigation is ongoing.

The White House, however, issued a firm statement, accusing Iran's regime of committing war crimes, including the murder of thousands of its citizens and the execution of acts of terrorism.