The attack on a children's school in Minab, southern Iran, on February 28 resulted in the deaths of 175 children.
This is the deadliest incident involving civilian casualties since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, and it has become a landmark event in public opinion.
The incident occurred on Saturday, the first day of the Iranian workweek, when students and teachers were in class.
The town of Minab is more than 600 miles from the capital Tehran and is adjacent to the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway.
Foreign journalists could not reach the scene, making it very difficult to clarify the exact details of the incident.
The New York Times reported in depth on the event, pointing out that it was part of an attack operation targeting naval bases near southern Iran. The evidence compiled by the New York Times shows that the school was hit with precision and suffered serious damage.
Photos of weapon debris found in the ruins are said to show remnants consistent with U.S.-made "Tomahawk" cruise missiles, with "Made in USA" and Department of Defense codes on them.
Footage shows that multiple precision-guided missiles struck at least six Revolutionary Guard buildings and a primary school.
There was a point of impact in the center of the roof of a building within the base, which matches the signs of a precision strike.
Bryant, a former U.S. Air Force security analyst, concluded after reviewing satellite image comparisons that all the buildings, including the school, were subjected to "precise and accurate" targeted strikes.
He believes the most likely explanation is a "target misidentification," where the forces launched the attack without realizing there were many civilians present.
Public satellite images show that the buildings have typical characteristics of schools, including sports fields and other recreational areas.
With the U.S. intelligence capabilities, they should have known about the nearby school.
When asked whether the U.S. military had bombed the school, White House press secretary Levitt said, "As far as we know, it wasn't, and the Department of Defense is investigating the matter."
Defense Secretary Hagel also said on Wednesday that an investigation was ongoing.
However, Trump told the media yesterday that it was "an Iranian Tomahawk missile that went out of control," causing the school to be attacked.
This statement was immediately rejected by experts, citing that a single out-of-control missile could not have caused such precise and targeted destruction to multiple buildings within a naval base.
The issue essentially boils down to: Was it a case of mistaken bombing or a "targeted strike" based on outdated intelligence?
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