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Originally Posted by DialRain20 ↗

No New Wars, huh America?

Trump said the other day in an interview that MAGA is Trump and Trump decides what/who is MAGA. Likewise, I presume that he also the sole determiner of what "no new wars" actually means.

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2 more US deaths have been reported

Major Sorffly Davius, an NYPD officer died in Kuwait after a 'medical emergency'

USMC Lance Corporal Kevin Melendez died in Saudi Arabia - details of his death were not released.

[1776]

What moron positioned a school next to a military target and then had it full of kids when the war broke out then didn't evacuate it immediately? Trump literally told these imbeciles all through February he was going to bomb the hell out of them and there was no reason whatsoever for them to doubt he was actually going to bomb the hell out of them. If those kids were killed they shouldn't have been anywhere near that area to begin with.

Anyway Civie casualties happen WWII saw over a million German civilians killed mostly without being directly targeted apart from strategic factories, Russia had over 15 million civilians killed many of whom were actually targeted. If Iran loses a few more thousand Civilians (they already had thousands killed at the direction of the eye of tolla) that's what happens when things go boom in populated areas.

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Originally Posted by 1776 ↗

What moron positioned a school next to a military target and then had it full of kids when the war broke out then didn't evacuate it immediately? Trump literally told these imbeciles all through February he was going to bomb the hell out of them and there was no reason whatsoever for them to doubt he was actually going to bomb the hell out of them. If those kids were killed they shouldn't have been anywhere near that area to begin with.

Anyway Civie casualties happen WWII saw over a million German civilians killed mostly without being directly targeted apart from strategic factories, Russia had over 15 million civilians killed many of whom were actually targeted. If Iran loses a few more thousand Civilians (they already had thousands killed at the direction of the eye of tolla) that's what happens when things go boom in populated areas.

We didn't even evacuate most of our own citizens in the middle east and we attacked Iran in the middle of negotiations and during Ramadan

The building was formerly a military facility and part of an adjacent IRGC base but it had been clearly separated into a civilian school for over 10 years.

US military planners were most likely using outdated targeting data; basically incompetence and stupidity got a bunch of little girls killed.

[duntez]

Originally Posted by 1776 ↗

What moron positioned a school next to a military target and then had it full of kids when the war broke out then didn't evacuate it immediately? Trump literally told these imbeciles all through February he was going to bomb the hell out of them and there was no reason whatsoever for them to doubt he was actually going to bomb the hell out of them. If those kids were killed they shouldn't have been anywhere near that area to begin with.

Anyway Civie casualties happen WWII saw over a million German civilians killed mostly without being directly targeted apart from strategic factories, Russia had over 15 million civilians killed many of whom were actually targeted. If Iran loses a few more thousand Civilians (they already had thousands killed at the direction of the eye of tolla) that's what happens when things go boom in populated areas.

n the U.S., many military bases have schools—junior, middle, and some even high schools—on their premises. Also childcare centers

[1776]

Originally Posted by duntez ↗

n the U.S., many military bases have schools—junior, middle, and some even high schools—on their premises. Also childcare centers

So basically it's ok to put children next to a known target with imminent and credible threat of being bombed because some fat white kids are running around a school playground on an American army base in Arkansas with more chance of being hit by a meteor than enemy bombs? Our bases allow families and children when they are safe we don't put them in war zones we evacuate them from war zones.

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Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of martyr Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has been elected as the 3rd Leader of Iran.

Usually, the leader of Iran can recommend a successor to the Assembly of Experts, and the members take it into consideration when voting. However, Imam Khamenei did not have a recommendation, and left the decision completely up to the Assembly of Experts; who chose and voted for Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei.

Mojtaba Khamenei also has a military background (Iran-Iraq War)

In 1986, he served on the front lines of the Iran-Iraq War at the age of 17 as a volunteer.

He was part of the Habib bin Mazahir Battalion of the 27th Mohammad Rasool-Allah Division.

He participated in several major military operations, including:
- Beyt ol-Moqaddas 2, 3, and 4
- Valfajr 10
- Mersad (The final major battle of the war in 1988).

Mojtaba Khamenei lost his father, mother, wife, son, niece, nephew, sister, and brother-in-law in the opening strikes by Israel and the US on Iran.

[WonderMomma]

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

Minab girls' school strike (Iran): what is verifiable so far, and what is not

01 March 2026
What is verifiable right now

There was a real strike event and real destruction at or near the girls' primary school site in Minab (Hormozgan Province). Multiple outlets have verified aftermath visuals (rubble, smoke, crowds searching) as authentic and from Minab.

The reported casualty figures (examples reported: 40+, 100+, 148+, 165+) are coming primarily from Iranian officials and Iranian state media and are not independently confirmed on the ground due to access limits and wartime conditions.

The school location being near a military linked site (often described as an IRGC related facility or barracks or base in the area) is repeatedly mentioned in major reporting. However, the exact relationship (adjacent, nearby, within a compound, or simply in the same area) is still not consistently documented with a single public, authoritative, map based finding.

What each side is claiming about who did it

Iran's official position: Iranian authorities have blamed the US and Israel, often described as a joint US Israeli strike during the broader campaign.

US position (public): US Central Command has said it is aware of reports of civilian harm, is looking into the incident, and emphasizes that it does not target civilians.

Israel position (public): Israeli military spokespersons have said they are "not aware" of an Israeli or American strike on that school or site.

Is there verifiable evidence it was a false flag (Iran hit it themselves on purpose)?

At this moment, there is no publicly available, independently verified evidence that conclusively demonstrates a deliberate Iranian false flag operation (for example, confirmed launch data, confirmed weapon fragments tied to an Iranian system, authenticated internal orders, or a credible independent investigation establishing intent).

There are competing narratives in circulation, including suggestions of an Iranian misfire or a secondary explosion near a military target. However, there is no reliable, independently documented investigation that proves either "US or Israel directly struck the school" or "Iran deliberately struck the school" beyond dispute.

What is verifiable today is narrower: (1) the site is real, (2) the strike damage footage is real, (3) the death toll numbers and perpetrator attribution remain disputed and not independently confirmed.

What would make attribution verifiable (what to watch for next)

A credible independent weapons identification, including high resolution images of fragments, fuse parts, guidance sections, or tail kits matched to a specific munition family, with proper chain of custody.

Satellite imagery time series showing (a) the exact impact point, (b) nearby military target impacts, (c) blast patterns consistent with a specific munition type, and whether the school was the aimpoint or collateral damage.

An official incident review (US or Israel) with target lists and strike logs, or an independent UN style fact finding report with on site access.

Multiple consistent eyewitness accounts that are independently corroborated, not only state media and not only social media.

Bottom line

Confirmed: strike damage occurred at the Minab girls' school site, and verified visuals exist.

Not confirmed: who launched the weapon that caused the school deaths, and whether it was direct targeting, collateral damage from a nearby strike, an accident or malfunction, or an Iranian misfire.

No verifiable proof, at this time, of a false flag.

Sources
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world...school-deaths/
https://www.reuters.com/video/watch/...3528022026RP1/
https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...israel-strikes
https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-protest...lbi440041.html
https://www.lemonde.fr/en/internatio...6750971_4.html
https://www.malaymail.com/amp/news/w...led-108/210905
https://abcnews.com/International/ir...y?id=130629048

New developments regarding the Minab girls' school strike since above update posted 1 March 2026

U.S. investigation findings

A U.S. military investigation is now leaning toward a preliminary assessment that American forces were likely responsible for the strike, according to officials familiar with the investigation.

Investigators believe the school may have been hit during a U.S. airstrike targeting an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval complex located near the school. The assessment is still preliminary and the investigation has not reached a final conclusion.

Officials emphasized that the United States does not deliberately target civilians and that the investigation is continuing to determine exactly what munition struck the school and why.

Satellite imagery and strike pattern analysis

Satellite imagery analysis indicates that multiple precision air-to-surface munitions struck buildings in the same area, including structures connected to an IRGC military compound located close to the school.

Damage patterns suggest the school and nearby military structures were hit during the same strike sequence.

Some analysts believe the school may have been hit as part of a precision strike on the adjacent military complex, raising the possibility that the school was struck either directly or as collateral damage.

Geographic responsibility for strikes

During the opening phase of the war, the United States and Israel reportedly divided strike zones geographically. Southern Iran, where Minab is located, was primarily assigned to U.S. forces, which is one reason investigators are focusing on American operations in that area.

Death toll and scale of the incident

Iranian officials continue to report approximately 168 to 180 deaths, most of them girls between the ages of seven and twelve who were attending the school during the morning hours when the strike occurred.

The exact number has still not been independently verified because international investigators and journalists have limited access to the site.

International response

United Nations investigators and human rights organizations have called for a full independent investigation, stating that attacks on schools and other civilian infrastructure may constitute violations of international humanitarian law.

Important clarification regarding misinformation

There is still no verified evidence that Iran admitted responsibility for the strike or that the attack was caused by an Iranian missile misfire.

Some social media claims suggesting the IRGC accidentally destroyed the school were traced to Telegram channels and were debunked by investigators and journalists reviewing the footage and damage patterns.

Bottom line right now

The destruction of the school and the deaths are confirmed.

A growing body of investigative reporting and preliminary military analysis suggests the strike may have been caused by a U.S. air-delivered munition targeting nearby IRGC facilities, but the investigation has not reached a final conclusion.

No verified evidence currently supports the claim that Iran intentionally bombed the school itself.

Sources

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle...ay-2026-03-06/
https://apnews.com/article/c3095dc97...277a1c5c47efb2
https://abc.net.au/news/2026-03-07/v...hool/106419210
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle...ys-2026-03-04/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_M...hool_airstrike

[Azizanreq]

It's pretty common to have schools near bases because its a secure neighborhood. Plus it provides a more accessible location for active personel to send their kids to school.

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