The United States President Donald Trump has denied any involvement of the US in the deadly attack on a school in southern Iran, instead placing the blame squarely on Iran. In a press conference, Trump stated that the US was not involved in the attack and that, based on his observations, he believes the attack was carried out by Iran. The US Defense Secretary was also present at the press conference, stating that the government is currently investigating the incident and that Iran is the sole party responsible for targeting civilians.
Trump further reiterated that the attack was carried out by Iran, despite the US Defense Secretary’s earlier statement that the government was still investigating the incident. The attack occurred at a time when tensions between the US, Iran, and Israel were already at an all-time high, leading to further complications in the region.
Reports suggest that the attack on February 28 resulted in over 165 fatalities, with a US Tomahawk cruise missile targeting an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps naval base near the school. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the aim of the US attacks was to destroy Iran’s missile program.
A spokesperson for the Kata’ib Hizbullah, a Shia militia group, called on Muslim countries to condemn the US and Israel’s “barbaric” attacks, while a British newspaper reported that Trump’s military strategy in Iran had failed, citing the example of Venezuela, where Trump’s ally, National Assembly President Delcy Rodriguez, was installed as the country’s new leader.
Meanwhile, a UAE businessman has written an open letter to US President Donald Trump and US Senator Lindsey Graham, condemning the recent escalation of violence in the region and calling on them to take concrete steps to reduce tensions. A UAE military helicopter crashed on Tuesday, killing two Emirati soldiers, while reports suggest that Israel has launched a new wave of airstrikes against Iranian targets, with several targets hit.
In the midst of the conflict, governments are buying arms on a large scale, leading to an increase in defense spending and share prices. Lebanon’s parliament has voted to postpone general elections for two years, while the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claims that the US and Israeli attacks have destroyed 20 tanks, gas storage tanks, US helicopters, logistics equipment, and support facilities.
According to reports, the conflict has resulted in over 1,255 fatalities and over 12,000 injuries in Iran, with the US and Israel responsible for the majority of the attacks. Trump stated that the elimination of Iran’s nuclear threat would lead to a rapid decrease in oil prices, which would be a small price to pay for US and global peace and security.
As the conflict continues, Brent crude oil prices reached $117 per barrel, with the G7 countries calling for a decrease in oil prices. Saudi Arabia has condemned Iran’s aggression towards the kingdom and other GCC states, while a woman in Iran stated that the country is in the dark, with power outages reported across the country.
In related news, the International Cricket Council has announced the team of the tournament for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, with Pakistan’s Babar Azam topping the list.
