The United Nations' fact-finding mission on Iran reported on September 17, 2026, that it has found "reasonable grounds" to believe that the U.S. military committed war crimes in two airstrikes conducted inside Iran. Additionally, the mission accused the Iranian government of committing crimes against humanity against its citizens during a crackdown on anti-government protests earlier in the year. The mission is composed of independent experts tasked with investigating these allegations.
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UN Mission Finds Grounds for War Crimes Allegations Against US in Iran Strikes
The United Nations' fact-finding mission on Iran has reported finding reasonable grounds to believe that the U.S. military committed war crimes in two airstrikes in Iran. The mission also accused the Iranian government of crimes against humanity during its response to anti-government protests earlier this year.
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Human rights experts: ‘Reasonable grounds’ to believe US committed war crimes with Iran strikes
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UN Mission Finds Grounds for War Crimes Allegations Against US in Iran Strikes