U.N. Probes Tragic Strike on Iranian School: 168 Children Dead

A U.N. inquiry has begun investigating a deadly strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Iran during U.S.-Israeli attacks. The attack resulted in 168 child casualties, predominantly girls. The U.S. is suspected but investigations are ongoing. An independent outcome is emphasized as crucial by the U.N

A U.N. inquiry has commenced to investigate a fatal incident involving a primary school in Iran, which occurred during the initial day of U.S.-Israeli attacks. The inquiry was confirmed by a U.N. member on Tuesday.

The tragic event at Shajareh Tayyebeh School involved two successive missile strikes, resulting in the deaths of 168 children, predominantly girls, according to Iranian representatives on Monday in Geneva. A report by Reuters on March 5 has indicated that U.S. military officials suspect U.S. forces' involvement, though the probe is still ongoing without a conclusive outcome from the Pentagon's elevated investigation.

Max du Plessis, a representative of the U.N. Fact-Finding Mission on Iran, informed a Geneva press conference of substantial evidence supporting the Iranian casualty numbers. He underscored the necessity for an investigation due to the significant loss of innocent lives, aiming for an independent result. If U.S. culpability is confirmed, it would represent one of the most severe incidents of civilian casualties by the U.S. military in the Middle East over recent decades.

(With inputs from agencies.)