Pentagon Probe Contradicts Trump on Iranian School Massacre

U.S. investigators concluded the tragedy resulted from a targeting error. According to reports, Central Command officers utilized outdated intelligence provided by the Defense Intelligence Agency, mistakenly identifying the school as part of an adjacent military base. The facility had reportedly been separated from the Iranian Navy compound over a decade ago. Officials noted that the investigation remains in its early stages, leaving significant questions regarding why the targeting data was not verified.

Arms experts have cast doubt on the narrative of a mere accidental strike. Analysis of satellite imagery and physical evidence suggests the use of high-precision guided munitions. Jeffrey Lewis, an arms control expert, noted that the damage patterns indicate an incredibly accurate strike rather than an errant missile. Rich Weir of Human Rights Watch added that the specific entry points on the rooftops point to a deliberate, calculated attack on multiple structures.

Political fallout has been swift. Senator Elizabeth Warren called the event a devastating military error and demanded the firing of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing the gutting of offices meant to prevent civilian casualties. Meanwhile, legal experts and human rights advocates, including former Human Rights Watch director Kenneth Roth, have dismissed the 'outdated data' defense. They argue that blaming faulty information fails to account for the systemic failure to protect civilian life, with some legal observers labeling the operation a potential act of criminal negligence.