Possible U.S. war crimes in Iran cited by U.N.-backed experts
Summary
United Nations human rights experts reported that there is good reason to believe the United States committed war crimes in two airstrikes in Iran on February 28, including an attack on a school in Minab that killed many children. The U.S. has not admitted responsibility for the strikes, and there are also accusations that Iran’s security forces committed serious human rights abuses against protesters.Key Facts
- UN human rights experts say the U.S. likely committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran.
- One strike hit a school in Minab, killing about 170 people, mostly young schoolgirls.
- The U.S. preliminary assessment suggested the school was hit by mistake due to outdated intelligence.
- Another strike targeted a sports complex and residential area in Lamerd, killing 22 civilians.
- U.S. Central Command denies responsibility for the Lamerd strike.
- Iran’s security forces reportedly committed crimes against humanity during a January crackdown on protests.
- The fact-finding mission was set up by the UN Human Rights Council in 2022 and is led by Sara Hossain.
- Civilians in Iran are facing dangers from both the conflict with the U.S. and actions by their own government.
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