A UN-mandated fact-finding mission has raised serious concerns about two US strikes in Iran.

The mission said there were reasonable grounds to believe the attacks amounted to war crimes. The findings involved two civilian sites in Iran.

One attack targeted the Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School in Minab. Another strike hit a sports complex in Lamerd.

According to the mission, the Minab attack killed more than 150 people. Around 120 of those killed were children, according to the findings.

The Lamerd strike reportedly killed 22 people. The mission said both locations had civilian characteristics that should have been apparent.

The report questioned whether US forces took enough steps to verify their targets. It also examined whether adequate precautions were taken to protect civilians.

In the Minab case, investigators said the intelligence used before the attack was inaccurate or outdated. They concluded that the school was not adequately established as a military target.

The mission said the circumstances raised concerns under international humanitarian law. It also said feasible measures to reduce civilian harm may not have been taken.

The findings are expected to be presented to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Member states will discuss the report during the council’s proceedings.

The mission has called on both the United States and Iran to stop violations. It also urged appropriate measures for people affected by the conflict.

The report also examined actions by Iranian authorities during a crackdown on nationwide protests. Investigators said some alleged abuses could amount to crimes against humanity.

Those allegations include unlawful killings, torture and arbitrary detention. The mission’s findings cover alleged violations by different parties.

US rejects findings

The United States has rejected the conclusions concerning its military actions. The Pentagon said its own review of the strikes was still underway.

It said there were no additional findings to announce at this stage. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly also criticised the UN Human Rights Council.

Kelly said Washington did not accept the report’s description of its military actions. The United States has also accused Iran of war crimes during the conflict.

The UN mission’s findings do not represent a court ruling. They also do not automatically begin criminal proceedings.

However, such findings could potentially contribute evidence to future legal proceedings. The report therefore adds to international scrutiny surrounding the conflict.

The US strikes remain disputed by the parties involved. The UN mission’s assessment and Washington’s rejection represent different positions on the attacks.

The Human Rights Council’s consideration of the findings could provide further attention to the alleged civilian harm. Further legal or diplomatic steps would depend on future developments.

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