President Trump Says Other Countries Could Have Fired US-Made Tomahawk That Struck Iranian Girls' School

New reporting says an American-made Tomahawk missile likely struck a school in Iran.

“Associated PressAssociated Press Leave your feedback President Donald Trump erroneously claimed Monday that Iran has access to the American Tomahawk cruise missile, the weapon likely used to strike a girls' school in Iran, killing 165 people”

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The Times of Israel reported the missile likely struck an Iranian elementary school, killing more than 150 people.

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PBS said the strike hit a girls' school in Iran that reportedly killed 165 people.

WION described the incident as a deadly strike on a girls' school in Minab.

The outlets' accounts differ on casualty figures and the precise location, a contradiction among reports.

President Trump publicly weighed in on the incident and suggested, without presenting evidence, that other countries could have fired the U.S.-made Tomahawk.

The Times of Israel summarized his remarks, saying at a press conference he 'was not familiar with the development but noted the U.S. sells Tomahawk missiles to other countries and suggested—without evidence—that Israel or even Iran itself could have fired the weapon.'

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PBS reported Trump said Tomahawks, manufactured by Raytheon and sold to allies like Japan and Australia, are 'sold and used by other countries' and that Iran 'also has some Tomahawks.'

WION likewise noted he 'sparked controversy by suggesting Iran might possess Tomahawk cruise missiles while weighing in on the strike.'

Reporting highlights that there is no confirmed evidence tying Iran or any particular actor to possessing or launching the weapon seen in some footage.

PBS explicitly stated, 'There is no evidence Iran possesses that missile.'

The Times of Israel noted that 'initial reports have not implicated Israel.'

WION said Trump was questioned about 'video evidence purportedly showing a Tomahawk missile,' and that the line of inquiry drew criticism for entering the 'blame game.'

Outlets emphasized Trump’s public uncertainty and the ensuing controversy.

When pressed about the basis for his assertions, he admitted a lack of information.

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The Times of Israel and PBS reported he replied, "I just don’t know enough about it."

PBS quoted him saying, "Because I just don't know enough about it," and added he would "accept whatever a report found."

WION summarized the episode as sparking controversy and criticism for the president’s entry into a contested attribution debate.