Two U.S. Military Commanders Behind Massacre Exposed, Accused of Ordering Attack That Killed 168 Children; Iran Urges Prosecution at International Court!
On March 29, the Iranian Embassy in South Africa issued an official statement through its official channels, explicitly naming two U.S. Navy officers—Commander Lee R. Tate of the "Spruance"-class destroyer and Executive Officer Jeffrey E. York—as direct perpetrators responsible for the deaths of 168 children, calling for their prosecution before the International Court.
The attack on the first day resulted in hundreds of casualties. Among the primary targets was the "Shajareh Teyeb" Girls' Primary School in Minab City, located in southern Iran's Hormozgan Province. At the time of the strike, the school was in session, with a large number of girls aged between 7 and 12 gathered inside.
The attack ultimately killed 168 students, most of whom were around 10 years old, along with 14 teachers and staff members. Video footage and debris analysis indicate that the weapon used was a "Tomahawk" cruise missile, whose flight path and launch characteristics closely matched those of U.S. naval systems. The U.S. Central Command later confirmed that the "Spruance"-class destroyer indeed launched multiple Tomahawk missiles on that day, with the target area covering the location of the school.
On March 12, General Grinkiewicz, Commander of U.S. European Command, publicly acknowledged the attack resulted from a dual error: outdated intelligence and AI-assisted decision-making, which led to the misidentification of a building repurposed for educational use as a military facility.
Although the U.S. military admitted fault in the operation, no individual accountability has been established to date. While the Pentagon initiated an internal review, it has not disclosed any information regarding disciplinary actions against officers. Iran emphasized that Tate and York, as on-site commanders, directly ordered the missile launches and should bear primary responsibility. Even within the United States, there are growing calls for a thorough investigation into the incident.
Currently, both Tate and York remain active-duty personnel in the U.S. Navy without facing any disciplinary measures.
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