Iran names two U.S. Navy officers in connection with Minab school strike
The Facts
- Iran publicly named two U.S. Navy officers in connection with the Minab school strike and released their photos through its embassies in India, South Africa and Nigeria.
- The officers identified by Iran were Leigh R. Tate, described as the commanding officer of the USS Spruance, and Jeffrey E. York, described as its executive officer.
- Iran alleged that the two officers authorized Tomahawk missile launches that led to the strike on the school.
- The school strike Iran is referring to occurred on February 28 in Minab.
- Reports in the source pool say the strike killed roughly 168 to 175 people, with many of the dead described as children or schoolgirls.
- Several Iranian posts used the phrase 'Remember these two criminals' and questioned the officers' actions.
Context
What exactly did Iran accuse the officers of doing?
Iran said Leigh R. Tate and Jeffrey E. York authorized Tomahawk missile launches that struck a girls' school in Minab on February 28 english.varthabhara…,Indian Express,Zee News. The posts described them as responsible for the attack and called them 'criminals' english.varthabhara…,ODISHA BYTES,Zee News.
How many people were reported killed in the strike?
The reports in the source pool vary, but most place the death toll at about 168 to 175 people, including children and teachers english.varthabhara…,البوابة,India Today,Times of India,NewsBytes,Zee News.
Did the sources include a U.S. response?
Some reports say the U.S. military was investigating the incident, and one source said U.S. officials suggested outdated intelligence may have played a role, but the pool does not provide a detailed U.S. statement from the named officers NewsBytes,Haberler.com.
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