Amnesty accuses US of war crimes in deadly Minab school bombing

Satellite imagery and recovered missile fragments bearing Pentagon contract numbers point to a US-led operation. Amnesty investigators described the event as a "triple-tap" strike, noting that follow-up munitions were deployed specifically to target survivors and rescue workers. The organization argued that even if the school was intended as collateral damage near an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps facility, the failure to verify the target or provide advance warning constitutes a serious breach of protected civilian status.

Erika Guevara-Rosas, Amnesty’s senior director of research, categorized the incident as a potential war crime, highlighting the reckless nature of the military operation. The report emphasizes concerns regarding the increasing reliance on artificial intelligence for target selection. Critics suggest these automated systems, previously tested in Gaza, prioritize strike speed over human verification, leading to higher error rates. While President Donald Trump has stated he is awaiting the results of a military investigation, human rights groups are demanding a transparent, independent inquiry and full reparations for the victims' families.