U.S. Airstrike on Iranian Girls’ School: UN Report and Global Reactions

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A cleric captured a poignant image at the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran. This site, now a memorial, became a grim reminder of a U.S. airstrike on February 28, 2026. This strike claimed 157 lives, including teachers and children.

President Trump’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly last week sparked controversy. He threatened to “annihilate” Iran, while the United Nations Human Rights Council released a report. The report suggested “reasonable grounds to believe” that the U.S. committed war crimes during the incident.

Trump’s speech displayed disdain for United Nations principles, international law, and human dignity. He emphasized using force over cooperation. He declared, “I have used strength to make America the most powerful country in the world,” and suggested that “to the victor belong the spoils.” His remarks echoed the Gilded Age in America, a time when corrupt officials and businessmen enriched themselves.

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged a choice between governance by law or force, cooperation or coercion. Trump’s actions, including military operations in the Caribbean and Pacific, face scrutiny. The U.S. invasion of Venezuela, which led to civilian casualties during the capture of leader Nicolas Maduro, adds to these concerns.

The U.N. Human Rights Council report documented the U.S. military atrocity at the girls’ school. This includes photographs and videos. Satellite images showed children gathered in the courtyard. Pre-strike photos illustrated classrooms with educational materials.

Families recounted the school was struck twice. The first hit led educators to move children to a prayer room. The second strike killed 123 children, 26 educators, seven parents, a bus driver, and a pharmacy technician. The report concluded the school was the intended target.

After the strike, videos showed scenes of devastation, with dismembered bodies and bloodied belongings. Some families lost more than one child in the attack. Despite evidence, the U.S. has not accepted responsibility publicly. Trump at one point suggested Tehran was to blame.

The International Criminal Court in The Hague has issued indictments for 74 individuals for war crimes. Trump and his administration might face similar charges.

Bennett L. Gershman, professor of law at Pace University and author of “Prosecutorial Misconduct,” criticized these actions.