Trump Blames Iran for Deadly Bombing of Girls' School in Iran

President claims Iran has 'no accuracy whatsoever' with its munitions targeting.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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President Donald Trump has blamed Iran for the February 28 bombing that Iranian officials say killed 175 people, mostly children, and decimated Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school, a girls' school in Minab, Iran. Trump made the accusations while aboard Air Force One on March 7, soon after attending a ceremony for six U.S. servicemembers killed in an Iranian drone attack. The U.S. government has not confirmed responsibility for the school bombing, and an investigation is ongoing.

Why it matters

The bombing of a girls' school in Iran is a tragic incident that has raised tensions between the U.S. and Iran, which are already engaged in a conflict in the Middle East. Trump's public accusations against Iran could further escalate the situation, even as the U.S. government has not confirmed Iran's involvement.

The details

Trump said that "in my opinion, based on what I've seen, that was done by Iran," adding that Iran was "very inaccurate" with their munitions targeting and "have no accuracy whatsoever." U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth also blamed Iran, saying "The only side that targets civilians is Iran." However, unnamed U.S. sources told Reuters and The Wall Street Journal that U.S. military investigators believe it is "likely" that U.S. forces hit the girls' school. The White House has said the investigation is ongoing and denied that the U.S. targets civilians.

  • The bombing of Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school occurred on February 28, 2026.
  • Trump made his accusations against Iran while aboard Air Force One on March 7, 2026.
  • The dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base for six U.S. servicemembers killed in an Iranian drone attack took place shortly before Trump's comments on March 7, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who is blaming Iran for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran.

Pete Hegseth

The U.S. Secretary of War who also blamed Iran for targeting civilians in the bombing.

Anna Kelly

The White House deputy press secretary who said the investigation is ongoing and denied that the U.S. targets civilians.

Dan Caine

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who indicated that the United States carried out strikes in the vicinity of the girls' school.

Tim Hawkins

A spokesperson for the U.S. Central Command who said the military is looking into reports of civilian harm from ongoing operations.

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What they’re saying

“In my opinion, based on what I've seen, that was done by Iran.”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States

“They have no accuracy whatsoever.”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States

“The only side that targets civilians is Iran.”

— Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of War

“This investigation is ongoing. There are no conclusions at this time, and it is both irresponsible and false for Reuters to claim otherwise.”

— Anna Kelly, White House Deputy Press Secretary

“As we have said, unlike the terrorist Iranian regime, the United States does not target civilians.”

— Anna Kelly, White House Deputy Press Secretary

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