US strike on Iranian school may have been a war crime, UN report finds

A United Nations report concludes that two U.S. military strikes in Iran during the early days of the conflict could be considered war crimes. The investigation focused on missile attacks on February 28, resulting in significant civilian casualties in Minab and Lamerd. Two UN investigators highlighted the strikes as indiscriminate, leading to the death of at least 156 people, including 120 children and 26 teachers in Minab.

The Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School was struck, with survivors reporting multiple explosions. In Lamerd, a sports complex and residential area witnessed at least 21 deaths, including seven children. Investigators determined the complex was a civilian target and not engaged in military activities. The U.S. denied involvement in the Lamerd attack and dismissed the report's findings, blaming Iran for the violence.

The report also examined Iran's crackdown on anti-government protests, alleging state security forces committed crimes against humanity, including lethal force, mass arrests, torture, and attacks on medical facilities across all 31 provinces. Diplomats stress the importance of gaining unhindered access for independent investigators to verify contested accounts from all parties involved.