UN Report: US Strikes on Iran School That Killed Over 150 May Constitute War Crimes

On Thursday, United Nations investigators revealed that there are substantial grounds to suspect the United States has committed war crimes against civilians in Iran, including an assault on a school that resulted in over 150 fatalities. These findings will be presented to the Human Rights Council on Monday. The report highlights indiscriminate attacks following US and Israeli operations on February 28, leading to civilian casualties, injuries, and damage to civilian infrastructure. Additionally, it accused Tehran of intensifying oppressive measures and using deadly force to suppress protests over escalating living expenses, outlining severe human rights abuses by the Iranian government. The independent investigators called on the 47 member states of the Human Rights Council to advocate for an end to the conflict, ensure accountability for war crimes, and offer asylum to fleeing civilians. Notably, Iran, Israel, and the United States are not members of the Human Rights Council. The report emphasizes the increasing international legal scrutiny regarding civilian harm in the ongoing conflict.