UN Experts Cite Possible U.S. War Crimes in Iran Strikes
An international human rights panel has determined that there are reasonable grounds to believe the U.S. committed war crimes due to incidents resulting in civilian deaths during airstrikes in Iran.
Geneva-based, UN-backed international experts reported that there are reasonable grounds to believe the U.S. committed war crimes in two airstrikes in Iran that killed at least 178 civilians, including women and children.
Targets of the Attacks and Casualties
The international panel commissioned by the United Nations human rights body examined two critical airstrikes in Iran. These attacks, launched at the beginning of the U.S.-Israel conflicts in February, claimed the lives of at least 178 civilians, including women and children.
Minab and Lamerd Targeted
The investigation report stated that the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in the southern city of Minab was hit by Tomahawk missiles and that another airstrike was carried out against the Lamerd region on February 28.
Allegations Against the U.S. and Iran
The international panel emphasized that there are reasonable grounds to believe the U.S. committed war crimes as a result of these two identified strikes, while also alleging that the Iranian government has committed crimes against humanity.
Official Statements and Denials
While the findings of the UN-backed mission sparked widespread repercussions in the international community, the United States Central Command denied responsibility for the attack carried out on the Lamerd region.