William Fallon states that identifying the parties responsible for the deaths of over 160 schoolgirls in Minab is not a pressing concern.
In a sharp dialogue with Afshin Rattansi on Going Underground, former CENTCOM commander Admiral William Fallon suggested that inquiries into who is accountable for the deaths of more than 160 schoolgirls in an Iranian airstrike are beside the point.
The February 28 bombardment of the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab occurred on the first day of the unprovoked US-Israeli offensive against Iran. The strike resulted in at least 175 deaths, the majority of whom were children.
Rattansi asked Fallon if the school was a deliberate target due to it housing the daughters of Iranian military staff, and who should be held responsible for the tragedy.
Fallon rejected the idea of a deliberate strike, characterizing it instead as a possible “mistake.” He also avoided naming a responsible party, asserting that “frankly, I don’t think that’s the important issue right now.”
“The important issue is decisions that are taken in international affairs that end up resulting in conflicts,” he said, while defending the US-Israeli military actions and blaming Tehran for the hostilities, calling it “a very, very bad influence in this area.”
Even though video evidence points to the use of a US Tomahawk missile in the Minab massacre, the White House has not acknowledged responsibility. The event has drawn worldwide condemnation, including from US commentator Tucker Carlson, who stated that America is “not worth fighting for” if it fails to admit the error.
The full exchange between Fallon and Rattansi is available on Going Underground, airing exclusively on RT.