A video has emerged showing a US Tomahawk cruise missile hitting an Iranian military facility near an elementary school in Minab, raising concerns about a deadly attack that reportedly caused casualties, including children. The footage, released by Iran’s Mehr News Agency and analyzed by international media, depicts the missile striking a building at an IRGC naval facility close to the school on February 28 during clashes in southern Iran. The strike damaged a medical clinic within the IRGC base, with smoke and debris seen after impact.
Satellite images and additional footage suggest severe damage to the nearby school building during the attack. Evidence from the video, satellite data, and verified footage indicates that the strike on the naval base coincided with the assault that harmed the elementary school, where numerous individuals, including children, were reportedly killed. The video, filmed from a construction site opposite the base, shows a dirt path and debris visible in post-strike satellite images, aiding in confirming the location.
Investigative group Bellingcat, examining the footage, stated that the projectile in the video closely resembles a Tomahawk cruise missile, a system used by the US military. Experts, as reported by The New York Times, also identified the weapon as a Tomahawk missile, exclusively held by the US. US President Donald Trump denied accusations of bombing the school, attributing the act to Iran, citing the inaccuracy of Iranian munitions.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth mentioned that the Pentagon was investigating the incident while defending US actions. He clarified that the US was probing the matter and asserted that Iran was the sole party targeting civilians. Acknowledging US strikes in southern Iran, military officials confirmed American forces’ involvement in the conflict’s initial stages. Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, disclosed that US forces were active along Iran’s southern coast during the campaign’s commencement.
Tomahawk cruise missiles, known for their precision and long-range capabilities, were employed near Minab amid escalating tensions involving Iran, the US, and Israel. The town’s proximity to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, adds significance to the conflict dynamics.
