Leavitt Suggests Reports on Iranian School Girls Killed Are "Propaganda"

"The United States of America does not target civilians, unlike the rogue Iranian regime that targets civilians, that kills children ... and uses propaganda quite effectively. And unfortunately, many people in this room have fallen for that propaganda."

"Iranian state media and health officials have reported that at least 175 people were killed in the strike, including 160 schoolchildren, who were the first reported casualties of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran that commenced on February 28. Many of those killed were aged between 8 and 10 years old."

"When asked whether the U.S. carried out the strike, Leavitt said: 'Not that we know of.' She echoed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's assertion on Wednesday that the Pentagon is 'investigating' the attack, while not confirming or denying whether it was carried out by the U.S."

A strike on a school in Minab, Iran on Saturday resulted in at least 175 deaths, including 160 schoolchildren aged 8-10 years old and a two-month-old baby. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed U.S. responsibility, stating the country does not target civilians and characterizing reports of American involvement as propaganda. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth indicated the Pentagon is investigating the attack without confirming or denying U.S. involvement. Verified footage and imagery of the destroyed school and mass graves have been documented by investigators and news outlets. The strike occurred during the U.S. and Israel's military operations against Iran that began February 28.

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