Source: Fox News
Summary
The Pentagon has launched a formal investigation into a February 28 strike in Minab, Iran, where Iranian officials claim dozens of children were killed at a school near a military compound. The US has not confirmed its involvement, but preliminary findings suggest the strike was likely carried out by American forces. The investigation will examine the intelligence used before the strike and whether Iran placed military assets near civilians. The US has said it does not target civilians, and the incident has raised questions about how American military planners assess civilian risk in densely populated areas.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Pentagon’s investigation into the strike in Minab, Iran, has begun, with a senior officer from outside US Central Command leading the review. The investigation will take as long as necessary to address all matters surrounding the incident. The US has not confirmed its involvement, but preliminary findings suggest the strike was likely carried out by American forces. The incident has raised questions about how American military planners assess civilian risk in densely populated areas. The use of human shields is against international humanitarian law, and the US has said it does not target civilians.
The investigation will likely examine the intelligence used before the strike and whether Iran placed military assets near civilians. The US has a precedent for imposing consequences if an investigation finds negligence or a breakdown in targeting procedures.
Author: Evan Null
