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UN experts cite evidence US may have committed war crimes in Iran
United Nations investigators have concluded there are reasonable grounds to believe the United States committed war crimes during military strikes on Iranian civilian targets in February. The US has not publicly acknowledged responsibility for the attacks, which killed civilians at a school and sports complex.
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A panel of UN experts investigating potential violations of international law has determined sufficient evidence exists to suggest American military operations in Iran resulted in war crimes, according to findings released this week.
The assessment focuses on two separate February incidents: strikes targeting a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd, both located in southeastern Iran. Both facilities were confirmed to be civilian in nature, and the attacks resulted in significant civilian casualties.
The UN investigators emphasized that the strikes appeared to violate international humanitarian law principles governing the protection of civilian infrastructure and non-combatants. The panel called for further investigation and accountability measures.
The United States military has neither confirmed nor denied carrying out the operations. American officials have previously stated their forces conduct extensive precautions to minimize civilian harm in all military operations.
The findings add to mounting international scrutiny of the military campaign and come amid broader tensions in the region. UN experts are recommending the matter be referred to the International Criminal Court for potential formal investigation.