Mar 16 • 12:00 UTC 🇸🇪 Sweden Aftonbladet

Amnesty: USA behind the attack on the school

Amnesty International claims that the U.S. is likely responsible for a school attack in Iran that killed 168 individuals, predominantly children, suggesting it may constitute a war crime.

Amnesty International has released a report indicating that evidence suggests the United States is behind a deadly attack on a school in Iran, which resulted in the deaths of 168 people, most of them children. Abdi Hassan, a spokesperson for Amnesty Sweden, stated that according to their analysis, if it is confirmed that the U.S. was involved, it would qualify as a war crime. The incident occurred during the U.S. invasion of Iran that began on February 28, during which a primary school near a military facility was targeted.

The investigation carried out by Amnesty, supported by satellite imagery and remnants of munitions, corroborates claims from other observers asserting the likelihood of U.S. military involvement in the attack. Amnesty reports that the school, which catered to both boys and girls, was directly targeted by the American military, showing a significant level of negligence in compliance with international humanitarian law. The attack appears to violate key principles that protect civilian structures during conflicts, raising serious legal and moral questions surrounding military operations in the region.

The implications of this report are profound, as it challenges the narrative of civilian safety in conflict zones and calls for accountability for potential war crimes. With mounting evidence against the U.S., there could be international repercussions, including calls for investigations and the possibility of legal actions against those responsible for the attack. The situation highlights the ongoing complexities and dangers of military engagements in sensitive areas where civilian lives are at stake.

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