Italy Condemns Deadly Missile Strike On Iranian School

ROME: (Web Desk) – Giorgia Meloni condemned a missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed 175 people, most of them young girls. Speaking before the Italian Parliament in Rome, Meloni called the attack “outside the scope of international law,” expressed deep condolences to the victims’ families, and demanded a swift investigation to hold those responsible accountable.

The tragic incident took place on February 28 at Shajarah Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, southern Iran. A preliminary U.S. military investigation indicates that Tomahawk cruise missiles mistakenly struck the school due to outdated intelligence provided by the Defense Intelligence Agency. According to officials, U.S. Central Command officers generated incorrect coordinates despite satellite imagery, videos, and social media confirming the school’s location.

The Pentagon declined to comment, while Donald Trump expressed surprise at reports implicating U.S. forces, having previously blamed Iran for the tragedy. Across Europe, leaders have condemned the strike.

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Friedrich Merz criticized the lack of a clear strategy to end the conflict, while leaders from France and the United Kingdom jointly urged both sides to halt military operations and return to negotiations. Pedro Sánchez strongly denounced the attack, rejecting threats from the U.S. to cut trade with Spain and asserting that his country would not condone actions violating international norms.

Investigators describe this strike as one of the deadliest precision-targeting errors in recent history. The loss of mostly innocent children and school staff has intensified global scrutiny of U.S. military operations in Iran. As the conflict enters its second week, tensions remain high and questions about accountability continue to dominate international discourse.