New missile video puts spotlight on US over Iran school attack

Al Jazeera
March 9, 2026
3 min read

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Video suggests a U.S. Tomahawk missile hit an Iranian elementary school, prompting calls for investigation.

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A recently released video indicates a U.S. Tomahawk missile likely impacted an elementary girls' school in Minab, Iran. The footage, which has not been independently verified, shows debris consistent with components of a Tomahawk cruise missile at the site of the alleged strike. This development raises questions regarding the origin and target of the missile, particularly given the school's civilian nature. The incident could escalate tensions between the United States and Iran, prompting calls for immediate investigation and clarification from international bodies. Further details are anticipated as investigations proceed into the video's authenticity and the circumstances of the strike.

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International bodies are being called upon to investigate the alleged missile strike in Minab, Iran. The United States government has not yet provided official comment or launched an investigation into the video's authenticity or the missile's origin. Readers can contact their government representatives to request an official investigation and clarification regarding the incident.

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