In a controversial statement, US President Donald Trump has posited that Iran could have been responsible for a recent missile attack on a girls' school in Minab, which resulted in the deaths of over 160 people, predominantly young girls. The tragic incident, which occurred on February 28, has sparked outrage and raised questions about the ongoing military conflict, particularly given the particular weapon involved - the Tomahawk cruise missile, a system only operated by the United States in the context of this conflict.

The attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school coincided with strikes aimed at an adjacent facility of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Video evidence corroborated by several media outlets has shown a Tomahawk missile hitting the naval compound close to the school. This highlights the delicate situation in the region, as the targeting of civilian infrastructure raises concerns about compliance with international law and the humanitarian impact of military operations.

Trump’s suggestion that Iran may have used the missile or that it could be part of a larger disinformation effort raises implications about the geopolitical narrative concerning accountability in the conflict. His remarks seem to deflect responsibility away from the US, which further complicates the already tense relations between Washington and Tehran, and could influence public perception relating to the conflict’s casualties and the US's role in regional stability.