Trending Now - US Tomahawk Missile Fragments Found at Iranian School Strike Site
WHO:
President Trump, Iranian officials, CNN, Pentagon, Globe Motors, Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., Markus Schiller, Trevor Ball, Wes Bryant, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, IRIB (Iran's state broadcaster), Bellingcat, US Navy.
WHAT:
Missile debris claimed to be from a US-made Tomahawk cruise missile was found at the site of a strike on the Shajareh Tayyiba school in Minab, Iran.
At least 168 children and 14 teachers were reported killed in the strike.
The Pentagon announced it would release its investigation into the strike on the school.
Trump claimed that the strike was carried out by Iran and stated, “based on what I’ve seen,” the strike “was done by Iran.”
WHERE:
The strike occurred at the Shajareh Tayyiba school in Minab, southern Iran.
The missile fragments were photographed in front of the ruined school building.
WHEN:
The strike on the school occurred on February 28th, 2026.
The photographs of the missile fragments were shared on Telegram shortly after the strike.
The analysis of the missile fragments was reported on March 11th, 2026.
WHY:
The evidence suggests US responsibility for the strike, contradicting President Trump's claims.
HOW:
The missile fragments included components marked with “Made in USA” and the names of US manufacturers, indicating they were part of a Tomahawk missile.
Analysis by experts confirmed the fragments were consistent with a Tomahawk missile, including identification of specific parts like a Globe Motors actuator motor and a satellite data link antenna.
(UPDATED March 11, 2026 05:23 UTC)
In a tragic incident on February 28, 2026, a strike on the Shajareh Tayyiba school in Minab, Iran, resulted in the deaths of at least 168 children and 14 teachers, with missile debris later identified as components of a US-made Tomahawk cruise missile. President Trump has claimed that the strike was carried out by Iran, but evidence suggests otherwise, as experts confirmed the fragments included parts marked with “Made in USA” and linked to US manufacturers. The Pentagon has announced plans to release its investigation into the strike, which has drawn significant attention from various officials and media outlets.