On February 28, a missile strike on a primary school in Minab, Iran, resulted in the deaths of 168 individuals, including 110 children. This incident occurred at the onset of the war with Iran, and former US officials have expressed concern over the Pentagon's lack of transparency regarding potential American involvement. Initial reports suggested that US military investigators believed American forces might be responsible, but no definitive conclusions have been made. The Pentagon has stated that the matter is under investigation, with further information pending. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized that the US does not target civilian sites, yet the lack of detailed responses has drawn criticism, particularly as members of Congress have sought clarity on the situation. Notably, the Pentagon has typically provided more timely information in past incidents involving civilian casualties, such as the Kabul airport drone strike in August 2021 and the Kunduz hospital bombing in October 2015. The UN has also sought access to the site of the Minab strike but was denied permission.