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Who bombed the Iranian girls’ school, killing more than 170? What we know

Who bombed the Iranian girls’ school, killing more than 170? What we know

Summary

A missile hit a girls' school in southern Iran during the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The attack killed over 170 people, mostly schoolgirls. There is evidence that suggests the missile might have been a US Tomahawk, but both the US and Israel deny involvement.

Key Facts

  • The incident occurred on February 28 during the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
  • The missile hit a girls’ school in Minab, Southern Iran, killing over 170 people.
  • Most of the victims were schoolgirls, and dozens more were injured.
  • Satellite images and preliminary investigations suggest a US Tomahawk missile was involved.
  • The incident took place near a base of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
  • Iran blamed the US and Israel for the attack, claiming they were responsible.
  • The school, Shajareh Tayyebeh, was once part of a military site that changed into a school years ago.
  • Analysts suggest outdated targeting information might have caused the strike.

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