United Nations says US may have committed war crimes in Iran: What it means
Summary
A United Nations fact-finding team reported that the United States may have committed war crimes during two strikes in Iran in February 2026. One strike hit a primary school in Minab, killing many children and teachers, and another hit a sports complex in Lamerd, which was not a military target.Key Facts
- The UN team investigated February 2026 strikes on Iran by US and Israeli forces amid nuclear talks.
- The first strike hit Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School in Minab, killing around 156 people, mostly children and teachers.
- Weapons analysis showed that the missile used in the Minab strike was a US Tomahawk, which Iran does not have.
- The second strike targeted a cultural and sports complex in Lamerd, causing 22 deaths and over 100 injuries.
- The UN mission said the Lamerd facility was not used for military purposes.
- The US military admitted responsibility for the Minab strike but said it was due to wrong intelligence.
- The US does not accept responsibility for the Lamerd strike, claiming it was caused by an Iranian missile, but the UN mission disputed this.
- Neither the US nor Israel cooperated with the UN investigation, so evidence came from satellite images, videos, and local witnesses.
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