Jason Crow accuses Trump administration of hiding details on deadly Iran school bombing

WASHINGTON,DC: Democratic lawmaker Jason Crow is escalating pressure on the Trump administration over one of the deadliest civilian casualty incidents linked to the Iran conflict. He accused officials of withholding key information about an airstrike that destroyed a girls' school and killed more than 160 people.

Representative from Colorado, on Sunday, June 21, said Congress will continue demanding answers about the strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, arguing that the public deserves a full accounting of what happened and who was responsible.

Jason Crow demands accountability

Crow, a military veteran who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, said lawmakers are becoming increasingly frustrated with what they view as a lack of transparency from the administration.

Speaking during an interview with CBS, the congressman suggested officials have been selective about what information they release to the public.

"This administration has no problem posting videos of strikes, posting videos of operations when they want us to see it," Crow said.

"And then when they don't want us to see it, they slow roll it."

He added that members of Congress would continue pressing for details as investigators examine how the strike occurred and whether mistakes were made in the targeting process.

The attack has become one of the most controversial episodes of the Iran conflict, largely because of the scale of civilian casualties reported at the site.

According to Iranian authorities, more than 165 people were killed when the school was struck during the opening phase of military operations earlier this year.

Jason Crow slams administration

Crow argued that obtaining clear answers is not only a moral obligation but also a national security issue.

Drawing on his own combat experience, he said civilian deaths can have long-term consequences that extend far beyond the battlefield.

"War taught me the devastating effects, not just morally, but to our national security when we kill innocents," he said.

The congressman warned that the incident could ultimately rank among the deadliest civilian casualty events associated with modern US military operations if current casualty figures are confirmed.

His comments reflect concerns emerging in Washington. Human rights advocates, legal scholars and several international organizations have called for a transparent investigation into the strike and for the findings to be made public.

President Donald Trump addressed the issue briefly during the G7 summit in France when asked whether anyone in his administration would face consequences if the investigation determined US responsibility.

"No," Trump responded, adding that mistakes can occur during wartime and noting that the matter remained under review.