"Children, little girls, at the beginning of the school day being killed in this manner, backpacks with bloodstains on them-this is absolutely horrific. The onus is on the forces that carried out the attack to investigate it. We call on them to make public the findings and to ensure accountability and redress for the victims."
"it would be difficult to establish a lawful basis for the strike on the school building at a time when it is full of children."
"the school's brightly colored walls make it visually distinct from the barracks, meaning a mistake by the U.S. or Israel would be highly unlikely."
An attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Iran resulted in deaths of children at the start of the school day, prompting strong condemnation from UN Human Rights Office. U.S. Department of War and Israeli Army spokespeople stated they were unaware the school was targeted. UNESCO classifies school attacks as grave violations of humanitarian law. War crimes expert David Scheffer indicated difficulty establishing lawful basis for striking a school full of children. Multiple theories emerged regarding the attack's cause, including claims of accidental targeting due to proximity to Iranian Revolutionary Guard barracks. However, journalist investigations debunked the rogue rocket theory and noted the school's distinctive appearance would make accidental targeting unlikely. Theories also suggested outdated Pentagon maps as explanation.
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