United States President Donald Trump has publicly responded to reports alleging that an airstrike during a recent military operation in Iran hit a school and caused mass civilian casualties, saying any loss of civilian life would not have been intentional and that the incident is being reviewed.
Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, Trump addressed questions surrounding reports of an attack on a school in the Iranian city of Minab during the early phase of what the source article described as “Operation Epic Fury.”
The reported casualty figures and operational details referenced in public discussion have not been independently verified in the source material, and no official U.S. confirmation of the reported death toll was included.
Responding to questions about the allegations, Trump rejected suggestions that civilians were deliberately targeted and said mistakes can occur during military operations.
“It’s such a strange question to be asked at this stage because you’re talking about a long time ago, but nobody did that on purpose,” Trump said.
He also referenced past hostilities involving Iran and argued that discussions about civilian harm should be considered within the wider context of military conflict.
According to the source report, Trump said the matter remains under official review and indicated he expected military officials to provide updates as investigations continue.
The alleged incident has drawn calls from human rights groups and anti-war campaigners for an independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the reported strike and the processes used in target selection.
Separate claims circulated in public discussion alleging that advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence-assisted systems, may have been involved in operational decision-making. Those claims were not independently verified in the source material, and no official evidence was cited linking specific commercial AI tools to the reported strike.
The broader debate has renewed international discussion over the use of emerging technologies in warfare, particularly questions around accountability, civilian protection and oversight when military decisions involve automated or data-assisted systems.
Iranian authorities have condemned the reported incident and accused the United States of acting recklessly, while Washington’s stated position, as reflected in the source article, is that military actions were directed toward security-related objectives.
Investigations and official findings remain pending.
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