Rep. Jason Crow stated that lawmakers will "push hard" for answers regarding the bombing of an Iranian girls' school, accusing the Trump administration of delaying information. The incident, which killed over 165 people, is under investigation by the U.S. military.
The incident raises critical questions about civilian casualties in modern warfare, accountability for military actions, and the transparency of government investigations, potentially impacting U.S. foreign policy and military conduct.
Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) announced on Sunday that lawmakers intend to "push hard" for answers concerning the bombing of an Iranian girls' school earlier this year, accusing the Trump administration of deliberately delaying information. The incident at Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab resulted in over 165 fatalities, predominantly children.
Crow, speaking on CBS News' "Face the Nation," criticized the administration's transparency, stating, "This administration has no problem posting videos of strikes... and then when they don’t want us to see it, they slow roll it." He indicated that efforts to obtain information from U.S. Central Command are ongoing. Crow, who has military experience, highlighted the severe consequences of civilian casualties on national security.
The bombing has drawn criticism from international law experts, with over 100 signing an open letter suggesting U.S. strikes could constitute war crimes. When questioned about accountability at the G7 summit, President Trump stated, "Mistakes are made. War is nasty," and declined to hold his administration accountable, referring to an ongoing investigation.
Preliminary findings from the investigation suggest that U.S. forces may have been responsible for the attack due to reliance on outdated intelligence from the Defense Intelligence Agency. In response, senators have proposed provisions within the National Defense Authorization Act to withhold a significant portion of the Defense Secretary's travel budget until a comprehensive civilian harm investigation report is provided to congressional committees.