UN Fact-Finding Mission Finds Grounds to Believe US Committed War Crimes in Iran Strikes
International Desk
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UN Fact-Finding Mission Finds Grounds to Believe US Committed War Crimes in Iran Strikes
A United Nations fact-finding mission reported on Thursday (September 17) that there are "reasonable grounds to believe" US forces committed war crimes during military strikes on a primary school and a sports complex in Iran in February.
The report, prepared by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran for submission to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, also concluded that Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during their deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.
Neither the US nor Iranian permanent missions in Geneva immediately responded to requests for comment regarding the findings. The US military has previously maintained that its operations comply with international laws of armed conflict, while Tehran routinely denies systematic human rights violations.
Key Findings on Strikes and Internal Crackdown
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Minab School Strike: The report stated that US forces were responsible for the attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School in Minab, where Iranian officials reported over 150 fatalities, including around 120 schoolchildren. Investigators noted US forces relied on intelligence indicating a senior Iranian military commander was present near the site—adjacent to an IRGC naval base—but failed to verify targeting data, constituting a reckless, indiscriminate attack amounting to a war crime.
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Lamerd Sports Center Attack: Experts reached a similar conclusion regarding a strike on a sports facility in Lamerd that damaged nearby residential structures and a school, killing and injuring 22 civilians. US Central Command had previously denied conducting strikes in Lamerd on that date.
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Crimes Against Humanity by Tehran: The UN panel documented widespread, systematic abuses by Iranian authorities during their suppression of nationwide anti-government demonstrations that began in late December. Citing unlawful killings, arbitrary detentions, torture, and enforced disappearances, investigators indicated total casualties likely far exceed official state records listing 3,038 dead.
International Desk
১৭-৯-২০২৬ বিকাল ৬:২৮
A United Nations fact-finding mission reported on Thursday (September 17) that there are "reasonable grounds to believe" US forces committed war crimes during military strikes on a primary school and a sports complex in Iran in February.
The report, prepared by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran for submission to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, also concluded that Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during their deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.
Neither the US nor Iranian permanent missions in Geneva immediately responded to requests for comment regarding the findings. The US military has previously maintained that its operations comply with international laws of armed conflict, while Tehran routinely denies systematic human rights violations.
Key Findings on Strikes and Internal Crackdown
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Minab School Strike: The report stated that US forces were responsible for the attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School in Minab, where Iranian officials reported over 150 fatalities, including around 120 schoolchildren. Investigators noted US forces relied on intelligence indicating a senior Iranian military commander was present near the site—adjacent to an IRGC naval base—but failed to verify targeting data, constituting a reckless, indiscriminate attack amounting to a war crime.
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Lamerd Sports Center Attack: Experts reached a similar conclusion regarding a strike on a sports facility in Lamerd that damaged nearby residential structures and a school, killing and injuring 22 civilians. US Central Command had previously denied conducting strikes in Lamerd on that date.
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Crimes Against Humanity by Tehran: The UN panel documented widespread, systematic abuses by Iranian authorities during their suppression of nationwide anti-government demonstrations that began in late December. Citing unlawful killings, arbitrary detentions, torture, and enforced disappearances, investigators indicated total casualties likely far exceed official state records listing 3,038 dead.
