A devastating attack on a girls’ school in Iran has left 165 students dead at the onset of the Iran War, sparking a flurry of accusations between the United States and Iran. US President Donald Trump has responded by promising a thorough investigation into the incident, declaring his readiness to accept whatever outcomes the investigation may bring. This announcement comes amidst calls from US opposition leaders for an independent inquiry into the deadly strike in southern Iran.

Meanwhile, investigative journalism group Bellingcat has brought new evidence to light with the analysis of a brief video showing a missile strike on a building, resulting in a plume of smoke that blends with the haze from previous bombings. Bellingcat’s expert, Trevor Ball, has identified the missile as a Tomahawk, a type manufactured in the USA and typically sold only to allies. This finding seems to contradict previous statements by President Trump, who had implicated Tehran in the attack.

Adding to the controversy, The New York Times reported on Friday that the USA is likely responsible for the strike, based on evaluations of satellite imagery and video content shared across various media platforms. The report highlights that the USA is the only country involved in the Iran War known to deploy Tomahawk missiles.

In a recent statement, President Trump acknowledged that while Tomahawk missiles are indeed used and sold by the USA, Iran also possesses “some” of these U.S.-made missiles. When queried about why he alone in his administration was making such claims, Trump admitted his lack of sufficient information on the matter, stating, “Because I simply do not know enough about it.”