Tensions between the US and Iran reach boiling point with explosive new video from Minab, showing what appears to be a Tomahawk missile pulverizing an IRGC naval base mere meters from a school that lost over 160 children on February 28. Iranian outlet Mehr News broke the story, providing unprecedented visuals of the assault.
The clip, originating from a local build site, tracks the missile’s flight and explosion at a prime target within the compound. CNN’s expert panel, led by James Martin Center’s Sam Lair, delivers verdict: ‘Undeniable TLAM traits – the wingspan, tail kit, and descent profile match perfectly.’
Though the school isn’t directly struck on camera, analysts link it to the operation’s fallout. Israel’s non-use of Tomahawks clears them, leaving US fingerprints prominent. This flies in the face of Trump’s Iran-accusing statements, amplifying Tehran’s outrage.
Foreign Minister spokesperson Amir Saeid Iravani briefed the UN: since February 28, US-Israel strikes have claimed 1,332 lives – civilians, moms, kids – with injuries in the thousands. Iran’s state broadcaster hammers home the narrative of Yankee imperialism.
Geopolitically, this fits a pattern of shadow warfare, from drone ops to sanctions. The video’s release, timed for maximum impact, pressures Washington for answers and fuels anti-US sentiment domestically. Verification efforts by open-source intel groups proceed apace.
As recriminations fly, the human drama dominates: parents’ grief, orphans’ plight. It spotlights the razor-thin line in urban warfare, where bases hug civilian hubs. World leaders call for probes, but trust erosion hampers progress. In this high-stakes chess game, one video has shifted pieces dramatically.