SUNTV Global Channel | International Desk | June 18, 2026
United States President Donald Trump has publicly addressed the controversial airstrike on an Iranian school that reportedly claimed the lives of more than 160 children, insisting that the attack was not carried out deliberately.
Speaking to journalists during the G7 Summit in France, Trump said the tragic incident occurred during the opening phase of “Operation Epic Fury” and is currently under investigation by U.S. military authorities.
The strike, which reportedly targeted a school in the Iranian city of Minab, has drawn widespread international condemnation and renewed concerns over civilian casualties in modern warfare.
Responding to questions about the bombing, Trump rejected claims that the attack was intentional.
“Nobody did that on purpose,” the U.S. president stated, adding that mistakes can happen during armed conflicts.
“War is nasty. Mistakes are made,” he said.
Trump also revealed that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has been tasked with overseeing the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deadly strike.
The incident has become one of the most controversial episodes of the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, with human rights organizations and anti-war groups demanding an independent international inquiry.
Reports suggest that artificial intelligence-assisted targeting systems may have been used during the operation, sparking fresh debates about the growing role of AI in military decision-making and concerns over accountability when civilians are killed.
While Iranian authorities have condemned the attack as reckless aggression, U.S. officials maintain that military operations were aimed at strategic security targets and not civilian facilities.
The bombing has intensified global discussions about the future of AI-powered warfare, with critics warning that increasing reliance on automated systems could raise the risk of deadly targeting errors.
Investigations into the incident remain ongoing as the international community awaits further details from U.S. authorities.
SUNTV Global Channel will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as more information becomes available.
