On March 10, 2026, new evidence has emerged suggesting that a missile strike near an Iranian school, which resulted in numerous casualties, may have involved U.S.-made munitions. Eyewitness accounts and imagery released by Iranian state media indicate that missile fragments, purported to belong to a Tomahawk cruise missile, were found in the vicinity of Shahjareh Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab, Iran.

The incident occurred on February 28, where a reported 165 people, many of them children, were killed due to the strike. Images shared show components believed to be from the missile, with markings that align with those of American munitions. Experts consulted have affirmed their likelihood of being connected to the Tomahawk missile systems used primarily by the U.S. military.

Despite conflicting statements from U.S. officials, including denials of responsibility, the Pentagon has acknowledged that Tomahawk missiles were utilized in operations on the same day as the school strike. The implications of their continued usage during this conflict have raised significant international law concerns, as the targeting of educational institutions is a grave violation under humanitarian law.

Officials from the U.S. Central Command are reportedly investigating the circumstances surrounding the strike, attempting to determine whether outdated targeting information may have contributed to the tragic outcome. Concurrently, Iranian authorities have condemned the strikes, accusing the U.S. of a deliberate attack against civilians.

The international community is closely monitoring this situation, as further investigations are needed to clarify the precise chain of events that led to the devastating strike on the school and to assess accountability for potential war crimes.