Summary
The UN human rights chief has asked the US to finish its investigation and release the results about a bombing at an Iranian school that killed at least 168 people, including many children. The strike, which happened last month, is suspected to have been carried out unintentionally by US forces. Iranian officials and US media have raised concerns about the US involvement, and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.
Key Facts
- A strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran, killed at least 168 people.
- The UN human rights chief has called for the US to finish and share its investigation into the strike.
- US military investigators suspect the strike was unintentionally caused by American forces.
- US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the investigation is ongoing.
- Iran's Foreign Minister called the bombing a "deliberate and intentional" attack by the US.
- US Democratic senators have asked the Defence Secretary for details about the strike.
- Reports suggest outdated data may have caused the school to be hit instead of a nearby military target.
- A video analysis indicated a US Tomahawk missile was used in the strike.
