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U.N. experts say U.S. may have committed war crimes with 2 Iran strikes

U.N. experts say U.S. may have committed war crimes with 2 Iran strikes

Summary

A U.N.-commissioned group of human rights experts said there is evidence that the U.S. may have committed war crimes in two airstrikes in Iran that killed at least 178 civilians. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump plans to meet with Persian Gulf leaders during the U.N. General Assembly to discuss the ongoing war with Iran.

Key Facts

  • U.N. experts found "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed war crimes in two airstrikes in Iran.
  • One strike hit a school in Minab, Iran, killing many civilians including children.
  • The strikes killed at least 178 civilians in total.
  • The U.S. did not intend to target the school and may have acted on outdated intelligence.
  • Iranian officials deny wanting peace talks until the U.S. meets their conditions based on a previous agreement that collapsed.
  • President Trump said Iran wants to make a deal and hopes the war is nearing an end.
  • Trump will meet with Persian Gulf leaders during the U.N. meeting to discuss post-war plans.
  • Oil prices fell after news that a damaged Saudi oil pipeline hit by drones will be repaired soon.
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