The tragic strike on a girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran, on February 28, 2026, has sparked international outrage and a complex investigation. The incident, which occurred on the first day of the Iran war, resulted in the deaths of more than 175 children and teachers, according to Iranian officials. US President Donald Trump has recently cast doubt on the possibility of determining responsibility for the attack.
The strike has raised serious questions about the use of outdated targeting data and the potential for war crimes. The international community, including the U.N. human rights office, has condemned the attack as absolutely horrific.
The Ongoing Investigation and Trump’s Remarks
Reuters first reported in March that an initial internal US military investigation suggested that US forces were likely responsible for the fatal strike. The Pentagon has since elevated the probe but has not acknowledged any preliminary findings. Trump, when questioned by reporters, expressed skepticism about the possibility of solving the case.
“I don’t know that they are ever going to solve that problem,” Trump told reporters. He further explained, “There were missiles flying all over the place, and it’s horrible what happened but there were missiles flying all over the place.” Trump also stated, “I don’t think it was us.”
The Global Response and Legal Implications
The strike has drawn global condemnation, with the U.N. human rights office describing it as absolutely horrific. The incident has also raised legal questions, as deliberately attacking a school would likely be considered a war crime under international humanitarian law. US officials have publicly stated that Washington would not deliberately target a school.
Trump initially claimed, without evidence, that Iran was responsible for the strike. He has since stated that he does not know enough about the strike and that an investigation is ongoing. He has also expressed his acceptance of the inquiry’s results, stating that “nobody” purposefully attacked the school.
Trump’s Diplomatic Moves During the Iran War
In related news, Trump has revealed that he personally asked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to keep Turkey out of the recent US-Iran war. “I like him, he’s a friend of mine. He stayed out of the war… I asked him to stay out and he stayed out,” Trump said. He praised Erdoğan as a respected leader and a strong man noting that “Everything I’ve ever asked from him he has done.”
Trump also signaled a potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, highlighting Turkey’s status as a NATO member. “He’s a member of NATO. I’m probably going to do something that’s going to make him very happy… people don’t know how big Turkey is in terms of the military,” Trump remarked. He plans to travel to Turkey next month for a NATO summit following an invitation from Erdoğan.
