Iran war: Strike on school
A preliminary inquiry indicates a U.S. missile strike on an Iranian school was likely due to outdated targeting data, contradicting earlier official statements.
The school, located in Minab, was adjacent to an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval base and was struck on the opening day of the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran. At least 175 people were killed, many of whom were young children. The U.S. military believes that outdated targeting data from the Defense Intelligence Agency led to the strike, mistakenly identifying the school as part of the adjacent military base. Satellite imagery shows that a wall was constructed separating the school from the IRGC compound sometime between 2013 and 2016. The strike has drawn international condemnation and calls for a war crime investigation. UN officials have expressed alarm, and nearly all Senate Democrats have urged Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to investigate. The incident is already impacting global markets, with rising oil prices and disruptions to shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. The International Energy Agency has agreed to release emergency oil reserves to counter the war's impact on energy markets. Some analysts believe the attack on Iran will accelerate a shift to a more fragmented global system and rewiring of international alliances. Expect increased investment in energy independence and stockpiling of strategic commodities.
