A UN fact-finding mission says two US airstrikes in Iran on February 28, 2026, killed at least 178 civilians including 120 children and may
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A UN-backed mission concluded that there are reasonable grounds to believe that two U.S. air strikes in Iran could constitute war crimes. The investigation documents at least 177 civilian deaths, including more than 120 children, and questions targeting, the possible use of outdated intelligence, and the lack of cooperation of U.S. officials.
The independent UN mission to Iran, which accused Washington of war crimes and Tehran of crimes against humanity, today called on the UN Human Rights Council to investigate possible violations.