US senator calls for ‘thorough investigation’ into deadly strike on Iranian primary school
Lawmaker Questions Conflicting Claims Over Responsibility
ISTANBUL — US Senator Mark Warner called Sunday for a “thorough investigation” into a deadly airstrike that hit a primary school in southern Iran during a joint US-Israeli military operation.
Speaking in an interview with CBS News, Warner said investigators must examine the incident carefully to determine which agency carried out the strike and how it occurred.
“I do not want to jump to conclusions,” Warner said. “Whether it involved United States Central Command or another intelligence unit should be determined through a proper investigation. That is exactly what investigations are meant to do.”
Criticism of Trump’s Early Statements
Warner also expressed disappointment with how Donald Trump initially addressed the incident.
According to the senator, Trump first denied US involvement and later suggested that Iran might have been responsible for the strike.
“I felt a little disappointed by that response,” Warner said, adding that officials should communicate clearly during such crises.
Deadly Attack on Schoolgirls
The strike hit Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in the southern Iranian city of Minab on Feb. 28. The attack occurred the same day the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes across Iran.
Reports indicate that at least 150 schoolgirls died in the bombing. Thousands of others across the country have suffered injuries as the broader military campaign continues.
The conflict has already killed about 1,300 people, including former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, while more than 10,000 individuals have been wounded.
Debate Over Responsibility
The strike has drawn widespread international attention as analysts debate who carried out the attack. Many reports suggest the weapon used was a Tomahawk cruise missile, a system commonly operated by the US military.
Despite those reports, Trump previously argued that Iran might have conducted the strike itself. He also suggested, without presenting evidence, that Iran may possess Tomahawk missiles.
Meanwhile, authorities continue to examine the incident as investigators work to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the attack.
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