The Global Story: Iran school strike: Will the truth come out?
Summary
This episode investigates the deadly February 28 missile strike on a school in Minab, Iran, which killed 120 children. BBC correspondent Nawal al-Maghafi reports from the ruins, detailing how the attack has galvanized Iranian public opinion and fueled demands for accountability. Meanwhile, State Department correspondent Tom Bateman discusses the U.S. government’s refusal to acknowledge responsibility, despite evidence pointing to American Tomahawk missiles. The hosts explore the disconnect between the U.S. narrative and the enduring grief and anger within Iran.
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Intro: The Global Story and the Minab school attack
Nawal al-Maghafi's reporting trip across Iran
Iranian public reaction to the war and the strike
Eyewitness account from teacher Amina Nadimi
Visiting the ruins and the children's cemetery
Grief, accountability, and views on the regime
Evidence pointing to US Tomahawk missiles
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US government's initial denial and investigation
Political pressure and lack of transparency
Outro and listener engagement
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