U.N.-backed experts allege U.S. war crimes in Iran
September 17, 2026 / 7:36 AM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- UN human rights experts believe the U.S. committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran.
- One strike targeted a school in Minab, resulting in civilian casualties including women and children.
- A preliminary U.S. assessment suggested the school strike might have been accidental.
- Another alleged U.S. war crime involved a missile strike on a sports complex and residential area in Lamerd.
- The UN team also accused Iran's state security forces of crimes against humanity for their actions during a crackdown on protests.
- Civilians were caught between violations by their own government and conflict with the U.S. and Israel.