UN experts found reasonable grounds to believe the US committed war crimes in two strikes on Iranian schools and a sports complex in February 2026, with 157 deaths including 120 children. The mission, mandated by the UN, concluded the US used Tomahawk missiles in the attacks, which were part of a broader conflict with Iran.
The strikes targeted a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd, both deemed civilian infrastructure. The UN mission cited satellite imagery, witness accounts, and weapons analysis to determine the US was responsible for the strikes, which killed 157 people, including 120 children and 26 teachers. The US has not disputed responsibility for the Minab strike but disputes the Lamerd attack.
The report also accused Iranian authorities of crimes against humanity during their crackdown on anti-government protests. The UN mission's findings could lead to international scrutiny of US military actions and potential sanctions against Iran for its human rights violations.