UN mission says US likely responsible for Iran school strike, calls it war crime

A United Nations fact‑finding mission on Iran released a report on Thursday stating that it has “reasonable grounds” to believe the United States was responsible for two military strikes carried out in February on a school and a sports facility within Iranian territory, and that those attacks constitute war crimes under international law. The mission’s findings also allege that Iranian security forces committed crimes against humanity during the violent suppression of anti‑government protests that have persisted since 2022, citing indiscriminate killings, arbitrary detentions and torture of demonstrators.

The report, which will be submitted to the UN Human Rights Council, calls for further investigation and accountability for both sets of alleged violations. France 24’s Kethevane Gorjestani provided an in‑depth analysis of the mission’s conclusions, highlighting the potential diplomatic ramifications for the United States and the ongoing scrutiny of Iran’s domestic security practices. The UN mission urges the international community to ensure that any breaches of international humanitarian and human rights law are addressed promptly and impartially.