On February 28, 2026, a U.S. airstrike targeted the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, southern Iran. The attack resulted in the deaths of 157 people, including teachers and children. This strike coincided with remarks by President Trump at the United Nations General Assembly, where he expressed intentions to ‘annihilate’ Iran.
The U.N. Human Rights Council issued a report suggesting ‘reasonable grounds to believe’ that the U.S. had committed war crimes in this incident. Trump’s speech at the U.N. displayed a lack of respect for international law and human dignity, emphasizing the use of force over cooperation.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres questioned the reliance on power governed by force instead of law. There is a call for Trump to face indictment by the International Criminal Court for war crimes, including other military actions like boat strikes in Caribbean and Pacific waters, and the invasion of Venezuela.
Details of the strike on the Iranian girls’ school reveal that 123 children and 26 educators lost their lives. Families have shared heart-wrenching stories of the attacks. The U.N. report provides visual evidence, illustrating the devastation caused.
The U.S. government has not acknowledged responsibility for the bombing. Trump attributed the blame to Tehran at one point, adding to the controversy. The International Criminal Court has a history of issuing indictments for global leaders, highlighting the risk for Trump and his administration.
Bennett L. Gershman, a law professor at Pace University and expert on prosecutorial misconduct, emphasizes the severity of these allegations.