US Held Responsible for Strike on Iranian Girls’ School in Minab
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The New York Times reports that the United States bears responsibility for the attack on a girls’ primary school in Minab, Iran. According to preliminary investigation data, the school building was hit due to a targeting error by US forces, who were striking a nearby Iranian military base.
US Central Command officers relied on outdated data provided by the Defense Intelligence Agency when determining the strike coordinates. NYT notes that targeting military objectives is a complex process involving multiple agencies, and officers are required to double‑check intelligence before a strike.
Investigators are also reviewing the work of the National Geospatial‑Intelligence Agency, responsible for satellite imagery of potential targets.
The strike hit a girls’ primary school, resulting in 175 fatalities, according to Iran’s Ministry of Education. The school building had been separated from the military base by a fence from 2013 to 2016. Guard towers were removed, the area was cleared for school facilities, and playground markings were painted on the asphalt.
Investigators are also reviewing the work of the National Geospatial‑Intelligence Agency, responsible for satellite imagery of potential targets.
The strike hit a girls’ primary school, resulting in 175 fatalities, according to Iran’s Ministry of Education. The school building had been separated from the military base by a fence from 2013 to 2016. Guard towers were removed, the area was cleared for school facilities, and playground markings were painted on the asphalt.
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