Washington, March 10 (NationPress) A coalition of prominent Democratic senators has urged for a comprehensive investigation into a devastating attack on an Iranian girls' school, which has been reported to have claimed the lives of at least 175 individuals, predominantly children.

In a unified statement, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner, Brian Schatz, Patty Murray, Jeanne Shaheen, Jack Reed, and Chris Coons expressed their profound horror regarding the reports of the February 28th assault on an elementary school situated near Minab, Iran.

The lawmakers highlighted that the strike resulted in the tragic loss of “at least 175 lives, with the majority being young students.”

They noted that “independent assessments suggest that U.S. forces may be responsible for this strike, which, if accurate, would represent one of the gravest instances of civilian casualties in decades of American military operations in the Middle East.”

“The murder of school children is utterly appalling and intolerable under any circumstances,” the senators articulated.

Additionally, they raised alarm over remarks made by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth concerning military operations.

“This situation is particularly distressing in light of Secretary Hegseth’s dismissive attitude towards the use of force, including his assertion that U.S. actions in Iran would not adhere to ‘foolish rules of engagement,’ as he phrased it,” they stated.

The lawmakers called for a meticulous investigation of the incident.

“American servicemen and women are bound by stringent regulations designed to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, thus this incident and similar occurrences must be thoroughly and impartially examined,” they asserted.

They urged the Pentagon to clarify the events surrounding the attack.

“Secretary Hegseth must guarantee that the Department of Defense’s ongoing inquiry into this incident is exhaustive, including an evaluation of whether any policy decisions may have led to this tragedy,” they emphasized.

The senators also demanded transparency for both lawmakers and the public.

The Secretary of War is obligated to “provide straightforward answers to the American populace and Congress regarding the circumstances and rationale behind this catastrophe,” the statement concluded.

This issue gained traction during a press briefing when U.S. President Donald Trump was questioned about footage indicating that an American missile strike may have targeted the Iranian school.

Trump mentioned that he had not yet reviewed the evidence.

“Well, I haven't seen it, and I will say that the Tomahawk, which is recognized as one of the most formidable weapons available, is sold and utilized by various countries,” he remarked.

He added that the situation is currently under investigation. “But that's being investigated right now,” Trump stated.

The president also noted that multiple nations have access to similar weaponry.

“A Tomahawk is quite common. It's marketed to other countries,” he pointed out.

The Pentagon has yet to publicly acknowledge responsibility for the attack. Officials have indicated that the matter is being reviewed as part of a broader investigation into military operations associated with the ongoing conflict involving Iran.