United States President, Donald Trump, has said the airstrike on a school in Iran that reportedly killed over 160 children during the early phase of “Operation Epic Fury” was not deliberate, insisting that the incident is under investigation.
Trump made his first public remarks on the tragedy while addressing journalists on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, where he came under renewed pressure over rising civilian casualties linked to the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.
The strike, which occurred in the southern Iranian city of Minab, has triggered widespread international condemnation, with human rights groups and anti-war organisations demanding an independent probe into the circumstances surrounding the bombing.
Responding to questions, Trump dismissed suggestions that the attack was intentional. “Nobody did that on purpose,” he said, describing the query as “strange” in the context of a prolonged conflict between both nations.
He, however, acknowledged the gravity of civilian deaths in warfare, noting that errors can occur during military operations. “Mistakes are made. A war is nasty,” the president added.
The U.S. leader also sought to shift attention to Iran’s alleged history of attacks against American personnel, arguing that the broader context of hostilities should be considered when assessing the incident.
Trump disclosed that the investigation is being handled by the U.S. Department of War, with Secretary Pete Hegseth expected to provide a report on the findings.
The bombing has become one of the most controversial episodes of the ongoing conflict, amid reports that advanced artificial intelligence systems were deployed to assist in identifying targets during the operation.
Critics, including international observers, have raised concerns over the use of AI-driven targeting, warning that such technologies may increase the risk of catastrophic errors, particularly in densely populated civilian areas.
Although casualty figures have not been officially confirmed by U.S. authorities, multiple reports indicate that at least 175 people, most of them schoolchildren, may have been killed in the strike.
Iranian authorities have condemned the attack, describing it as reckless aggression, while Washington maintains that its military operations were aimed at strategic targets tied to Tehran’s security infrastructure.
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