UN-backed human rights experts find ‘reasonable grounds’ to believe US committed war crimes in 2 deadly strikes on Iran

Human rights experts commissioned by the United Nations have reported reasonable grounds to believe the United States committed war crimes during two deadly strikes in Iran. The findings center on military actions that resulted in civilian harm, specifically identifying an attack on a school located in the southern city of Minab.

The investigation was conducted by a fact-finding mission mandated by the U.N.’s top human rights body. The experts' conclusion marks a significant international legal development regarding U.S. military conduct in the region, highlighting concerns over the targeting of infrastructure and the resulting impact on the civilian population.