Washington D.C. – Amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, former U.S. President Donald Trump has placed blame on Iran for a recent strike that targeted a primary school in southern Iran, resulting in the deaths of at least 168 children and 14 teachers. The accusation, made on Saturday, March 7, 2026, directly contradicts analyses from CNN and other media outlets, as well as experts who suggest the U.S. Military may have been responsible.
“Based on what I’ve seen, Iran did that,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. He further described Iranian munitions as “extremely inaccurate.” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin echoed the sentiment, stating to journalists, “Iran is the only one targeting civilians.”
The White House had previously not ruled out the possibility of U.S. Military involvement in the strike. This development underscores growing regional instability and the complexities of assigning responsibility in the ongoing conflict.
Meanwhile, Trump indicated the United States no longer requires Britain’s assistance in a potential war with Iran. “Britain is finally seriously considering sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East. We don’t necessitate them,” he stated, adding, “We don’t need people joining wars that we’ve already won.”
Trump likewise accused Iran of bombing a school in Tehran, responding to a question about whether the U.S. Was responsible by saying, “Iran did that.” He further asserted that Notice no indications Russia is aiding Iran. According to a statement from Trump, a special advisor, Steve Witkoff, informed Russia against providing Iran with target information or any other form of assistance. Read more about Trump’s statements regarding Britain and Russia.
The former president also expressed a desire to choose leadership in Iran that “doesn’t lead them into war” and stated he does not want the involvement of Kurdish forces in a conflict with Iran. These comments came as Trump oversaw a brief ceremony at Dover Air Force Base on Saturday to honor the remains of six American service members killed in action against Iran.
In a related development, the United Kingdom has begun allowing the United States to utilize British bases for “defensive” operations against Iran. Sky News Arabia reports that the move is intended to prevent Iran from launching missiles into the region, potentially endangering British lives. The bases involved are RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, southwest England, and Diego Garcia in the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean. A U.S. B-1 bomber was observed landing at RAF Fairford on Saturday, prompting a protest against the war.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak initially hesitated to engage in the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, which began on February 28. However, he subsequently agreed to allow the U.S. To use the two bases for “limited defensive purposes.”
The announcement could influence future diplomatic talks and further complicate the geopolitical landscape in the region. Read more about the deployment of fighter jets to Qatar.
A large protest took place in London on Saturday against the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran, according to Bوابة الشروق.
