UN Experts Cite Grounds for US War Crimes in Iran, Accuse Tehran of Crimes Against Humanity
Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N. have found reasonable grounds to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including one that hit a school in the southern city of Minab. The report also accuses…

Philadelphia, PA, September 17, 2026 — Human rights experts appointed by the United Nations have reported finding reasonable grounds to believe that the United States committed war crimes. These alleged violations stem from two strikes conducted in Iran, one of which reportedly impacted a school in the southern city of Minab. The findings were detailed in a report that also leveled accusations against Iran’s government.
According to the report, Iran’s government is accused of committing crimes against humanity through its actions against its own population. Specific details regarding the nature of these alleged crimes against humanity were not fully elaborated upon in the summary provided. Similarly, further information concerning the second strike by the United States, including its specific location and target, was not detailed in the summary. The identities of the human rights experts who commissioned the report, as well as the specific timelines or dates of the strikes, were also not provided. The report indicates reasonable grounds for belief concerning war crimes, rather than definitive findings. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
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