The United Nations has launched an investigation into a deadly attack on a school in Iran, calling for a transparent and independent inquiry. The organization emphasized the need for accountability for the victims and assessment of the attack’s impact on civilians. It has also requested access to Iran to conduct on-site verification of the incident.

Max du Plessis, a member of the UN Fact-Finding Mission on Iran, stated that during the first day of U.S.-Israel strikes, two missiles hit the Shajare Tayyebah primary school, killing 168 children. Speaking at a press conference in Geneva, he said the investigation is in its early stages and that credible reports confirm the death toll, underscoring the urgency of an impartial investigation.

According to a U.S. military inquiry, American forces may be responsible for the attack, though no final conclusion has been reached. If confirmed, it would mark one of the deadliest civilian casualty incidents involving U.S. military action in the Middle East in decades.