President Trump told reporters Wednesday that it is possible the February 28 strike on a school in Minab, Iran, was based on outdated intelligence or a mistake. He also suggested that photos of American missile fragments from the incident may have been AI-generated, and said he would consult the military about whether a final investigation report can be published.
President Trump acknowledged Wednesday evening that the February 28 US strike on a school in Minab, Iran, may have been based on outdated intelligence or a mistake — a notable shift from his earlier categorical denials of US responsibility. Asked by reporters whether the strike could have resulted from an error, Trump replied: 'Yes, possible.' He also suggested that photographs of American Tomahawk missile fragments from the scene may have been fabricated using artificial intelligence, saying: 'I don't think anyone could ever say exactly what happened there.' When asked about the release of a final investigation report, Trump said he would need to consult military authorities, adding: 'Maybe there is a reason they cannot publish such a report.'
The remarks come hours after The Zioneer reported Trump casting doubt on the strike report and suggesting the photos could be AI-generated (Wed 18:22 Jerusalem). The February 28 strike killed 155 people, according to Iranian officials. The US has previously denied responsibility, though an internal military investigation found that a Tomahawk missile struck the school. Trump has repeatedly questioned the evidence.
2 developments
- DevelopingBloomberg: US mistakenly struck an elementary school in Iran on February 28
- DevelopingTrump denies US responsibility for school strike that killed 155 in Iran
- ConfirmedTrump says Iran apologized secretly for leaking false deal details
- StrongTrump: Iran launched missiles at five countries that 'didn't even know they were involved'
Source and signal
- Internal intake