US President Donald Trump has strongly denied allegations that an American missile was responsible for the February attack on a girls’ school in Iran that killed more than 175 students and teachers.

Speaking on the issue, Trump said there is no evidence linking US forces to the strike on the Minab Girls School. “Someone said it was our missile, but it may not have been our missile. I have not seen any evidence that we carried out the attack,” he remarked. He added that missiles were being fired from multiple directions at the time, making it difficult to pinpoint the source.

The comments mark a shift from Trump’s position just 10 days ago, when he had described the incident as a “mistake” and said the school was not deliberately targeted. Reports in March had suggested a preliminary military investigation pointed to possible US involvement, though the Pentagon has maintained that its probe is still ongoing and has not confirmed any findings.

Iranian authorities had earlier reported that the strike on February 28 devastated the school in southern Iran, killing students and teachers. The UN Human Rights Office described the attack as “horrific” and called for a full, independent investigation.

The denial comes even as diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran continue following the recent conflict. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been actively engaging Gulf countries during his ongoing visit to Bahrain, UAE, and Kuwait to build support for the US-Iran agreement and address concerns over regional security, including navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Rubio has reiterated Washington’s firm stance against any transit fees in the Strait and pushed for IAEA access to Iranian nuclear sites. Technical-level talks between the two sides are expected to resume soon, possibly by June 29-30.

Meanwhile, crude oil prices have eased further, with US benchmark WTI dropping below $70 per barrel amid hopes of stabilising energy supplies after the conflict.

Trump’s latest remarks are being seen as an attempt to distance the administration from the controversial incident while negotiations with Tehran remain delicate. Iranian officials have not yet issued a direct response to his denial.

The tragedy at Minab had drawn global attention earlier, with footage of the damaged school building circulating widely. Questions about accountability continue to linger as investigations by various parties remain inconclusive.

Further details on the military probe and any new diplomatic developments are still awaited. The incident continues to cast a shadow over the broader US-Iran engagement, even as both sides appear focused on preventing fresh escalation.