President Trump has shifted his stance on the tragic strike near an Iranian elementary school, now stating he’s “willing to live” with the findings of an official U.S. investigation into the incident, as reported by ABC News. This marks a notable change from his earlier, more definitive claims about who was responsible.
The incident, which occurred on February 28, has been a deeply concerning event, with Iran reporting that at least 168 people, including dozens of children, lost their lives. The U.S. military was indeed conducting strikes in the country last Saturday, in an area where this elementary school was ultimately hit. Initial findings, according to people familiar with the matter, suggest this proximity.
A newly surfaced video seems to show a U.S.-made Tomahawk missile hitting a building right next to the girls’ school. Just this past Saturday, President Trump was quite firm, telling reporters on Air Force One that “Based on what I’ve seen, that was done by Iran.” However, by Monday, his tone had softened significantly. Speaking at Trump National Doral Miami, he admitted, “I just don’t know enough about it.” He then added, “I will certainly, whatever the report shows, I’m willing to live with that report.”
Experts who’ve reviewed the footage believe this is a clear indication of a Tomahawk
President Trump also floated the idea that Iran itself, or another country, could have fired the Tomahawk. He mentioned that the Tomahawk is “very generic, it’s sold to other countries,” and suggested Iran “also has some Tomahawks.”
While the U.S. does make and sell these advanced missiles to its closest allies, like the U.K. and Australia, it has never provided this technology to adversaries such as Iran. Cruise missiles are used by other nations, for sure, but the Tomahawk specifically is a U.S. product.
Adding to the complexity, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was with President Trump on Air Force One, noted that the matter was under investigation and stated that “only side that targets civilians is Iran.” Meanwhile, Israel has already gone on record to deny any operations in the area where the school bombing happened. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, also rejected President Trump’s initial claim that Iran was behind the strike on the girls’ elementary school.
An analysis of satellite imagery indicates that the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab was once near an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps compound. However, the school had been separated from that compound more than a decade ago, which is an important detail to consider.
It seems everyone is waiting for the official U.S. investigation to provide definitive answers. President Trump’s latest remarks suggest he’s ready to accept those findings, whatever they may reveal.
Published: Mar 10, 2026 10:30 am