Trending Now - US Tomahawk Missile Reportedly Hit Iranian Base Near School
WHO:
President Trump, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Central Command, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Sam Lair (James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies), N.R. Jenzen-Jones (Armament Research Services), Trevor Ball (Bellingcat), Janina Dill (Oxford University), Iranian state media, Mehr News, Bellingcat, AP News.
WHAT:
A U.S. Tomahawk missile struck an Iranian base adjacent to a school on February 28, 2026.
At least 168 children and 14 teachers were killed in the attack, according to Iranian state media.
The U.S. military is likely responsible for the strike, as indicated by multiple sources and analyses.
The missile strike occurred during a series of bombings on the compound.
The U.S. has acknowledged using Tomahawk missiles in the conflict.
WHERE:
The strike occurred in Minab, Hormozgan Province, southern Iran, near the Shajareh Tayyiba school and an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval base.
WHEN:
The missile strike took place on February 28, 2026.
The first day of the working and school week in Iran is Saturday.
WHY:
The U.S. military targeted the IRGC base as part of its operations in the region, focusing on naval targets.
HOW:
The missile used was identified as a BGM or UGM-109 Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM).
The missile was launched from the USS Spruance, part of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier group.
Satellite imagery and video analysis were used to assess the strike's responsibility and the nature of the munitions involved.
(UPDATED March 9, 2026 17:18 UTC)
A U.S. Tomahawk missile struck an Iranian base near a school in Minab, Hormozgan Province, on February 28, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 168 children and 14 teachers, according to Iranian state media. The missile, launched from the USS Spruance as part of operations targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has been acknowledged by the U.S. military, with multiple sources confirming its involvement in the attack. Satellite imagery and video analysis are being utilized to further assess the strike's impact and the munitions used in this incident.