Trump Falsely Blames Iran for School Bombing Despite Evidence Pointing to U.S. Strike
President Trump claimed Iran was responsible for the Feb. 28 bombing of the Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school for girls in Minab, Iran, which killed at least 165 people, mostly children. When asked aboard Air Force One on March 7 whether the U.S. bombed the school, Trump said, "No, in my opinion, based on what I've seen, that was done by Iran." He later stated, "We think it was done by Iran because they're very inaccurate with their munitions." However, multiple news outlets including CNN, The New York Times, and BBC reported that video evidence, satellite imagery, and expert analysis from weapons specialists indicate the United States was likely responsible for the deadly strike. Trump provided no evidence to support his claim, contradicting the available evidence and deflecting responsibility for a strike that killed over 165 people, predominantly children.
“No, in my opinion, based on what I've seen, that was done by Iran. We think it was done by Iran because they're very inaccurate with their munitions.” — Response to reporter question aboard Air Force One on March 7, 2026, regarding whether the U.S. was responsible for the Feb. 28 bombing of Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school
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AI commentaryThis event represents a critical instance of presidential disinformation regarding a war crime. Trump's false attribution of responsibility for a deadly attack on a school—contradicted by video evidence, satellite imagery, and expert analysis—demonstrates a willingness to lie about matters of grave international consequence. The deflection of responsibility for 165+ deaths, mostly children, raises serious questions about accountability and the integrity of U.S. foreign policy communications.