Trump says strike on Iranian girls’ school was not intentional

U.S. President Donald Trump asserted Wednesday that the February strike on an Iranian girls' school was not a deliberate act. Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of the G7 conference in France, Trump indicated that initial findings do not suggest the school was intentionally targeted.

"You're talking about a long time ago, but nobody did that on purpose," Trump stated. "Mistakes are made, yeah, the war’s nasty. But I know it’s under investigation, and I could have a report for you tomorrow."

Following the attack on February 28, the first day of the conflict, Iranian officials reported that more than 175 children and teachers were killed. Trump had initially suggested Iran might have been responsible, citing Tehran's forces' reputation for inaccurate strikes. However, Reuters reported in March that U.S. military investigators believed American forces were likely behind the strike, though the inquiry remained ongoing.

U.S. Central Command noted that the investigation is complicated by the school's proximity to a base operated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a nearby cruise missile facility. The attack generated significant international condemnation and intensified scrutiny regarding civilian casualties during the conflict. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) described the bombing as a grave violation of international humanitarian law, emphasizing that schools are protected civilian facilities and should never be targeted. UNESCO called for a thorough investigation and accountability for those responsible.

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You're talking about a long time ago, but nobody did that on purpose. Mistakes are made, yeah, the war’s nasty. But I know it’s under investigation, and I could have a report for you tomorrow.