Washington / Tehran: The White House says it is still waiting for the outcome of a military investigation into a devastating attack on a girls’ school in southern Iran that reportedly killed around 175 students, as questions grow over whether a United States missile was responsible.
Speaking to reporters earlier, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt outlined what she described as major US military achievements since the war with Iran began. According to Leavitt, US forces have struck more than 5,000 targets across Iran, focusing on missile infrastructure and facilities linked to Tehran’s nuclear programme.
The strikes, she said, were aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons and reducing the country’s military capabilities.
However, reporters also questioned Leavitt about the controversial strike on a girls’ school located south of Iran, which has become one of the most debated incidents of the ongoing conflict.
Over the past week, several photographs and reports have emerged suggesting that the school may have been hit by a US missile, possibly due to a targeting error or accidental strike.
When asked about the allegations, Leavitt said the US government would wait for the official findings of the military investigation before making any conclusions.
“We’ll let that process take its course, but we will accept the results of that investigation when it comes to light,” she said.
Leavitt added that the United States is still reviewing evidence and has not yet confirmed whether a US missile was responsible for the strike or whether other factors may have been involved.
The attack has sparked international concern and intensified criticism from several governments and humanitarian organizations, who have called for transparency and accountability regarding the incident.
As the war continues to escalate, analysts warn that incidents involving civilian casualties could further inflame tensions and complicate diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.
For now, officials say the outcome of the military investigation will be critical in determining what exactly happened during the deadly strike.
