UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk calls for a swift US investigation into the deadly strike on an Iranian school, amid reports of civilian casualties.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called on the United States to conclude its investigation into a strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, southern Iran, which killed at least 168 people, including about 110 children, according to Iranian officials.
The strike involved two missile attacks in quick succession, and Türk described the incident as evoking "visceral horror," emphasizing the need for justice and a thorough, impartial probe.
US media reports indicate that American military investigators believe US forces may have unintentionally hit the school, with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stating that the matter is under investigation.
International Reactions and Demands
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addressed the UN, calling the attack "deliberate and intentional" and urging accountability, while Democrats in the US Senate have written to Hegseth demanding detailed answers about the strike.
The letter from Senate Democrats questions whether outdated target data led to the error and whether US rules of engagement were followed, with the Pentagon committing to respond directly.
Analysis of video footage confirmed by BBC Verify shows a Tomahawk missile striking an adjacent IRGC base, suggesting US involvement, as neither Israel nor Iran possesses this missile type.
The intended target was an IRGC base next to the school, formerly part of the same complex, according to reports from US media citing briefed individuals.
Türk stressed that those responsible must investigate promptly and transparently, calling for the findings to be made public as soon as possible to address the civilian toll of the conflict.
