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US missile strike on Minab school kills 150, probe cites outdated intel, AI flaws
✍️ Times of India
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 12:04 AM
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A US missile strike on a school in Minab, Iran, killed more than 150 people, including 123 children. A probe has blamed outdated intelligence and shortcomings in the AI‑driven Maven targeting system.
A United States missile attack on a school in the southern Iranian city of Minab resulted in the death of over 150 individuals, among them 123 children, according to local reports. The strike, described by officials as a precision operation, has drawn intense scrutiny after the high civilian toll became evident.
An investigative panel reviewing the incident highlighted serious lapses in the targeting process. Analysts said the military relied on outdated intelligence that failed to reflect the presence of a school at the target site, and that comprehensive assessments of potential civilian harm were not conducted.
The report also pointed to the role of the Maven Smart System, an artificial‑intelligence‑enabled tool used to evaluate targets. While the system was intended to improve accuracy, investigators said its output was not sufficiently cross‑checked against ground realities, contributing to the tragic outcome.
The findings have prompted calls for a review of AI‑assisted targeting protocols and for stricter safeguards to prevent civilian casualties in future operations.
An investigative panel reviewing the incident highlighted serious lapses in the targeting process. Analysts said the military relied on outdated intelligence that failed to reflect the presence of a school at the target site, and that comprehensive assessments of potential civilian harm were not conducted.
The report also pointed to the role of the Maven Smart System, an artificial‑intelligence‑enabled tool used to evaluate targets. While the system was intended to improve accuracy, investigators said its output was not sufficiently cross‑checked against ground realities, contributing to the tragic outcome.
The findings have prompted calls for a review of AI‑assisted targeting protocols and for stricter safeguards to prevent civilian casualties in future operations.