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Heavy Toll Reported After School in Minab Hit Amid Israeli US Strikes on Iran
A girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran, was struck during Israeli US attacks, killing and injuring dozens of students as rescue operations continue. Civilian casualties raise global concern.
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by News Desk
2026-02-28
Heavy Toll Reported After School in Minab Hit Amid Israeli US Strikes on Iran

State media and local officials report that a girls’ elementary school in Minab was struck during a wave of military action involving Israel and the United States, resulting in significant loss of life and injuries among students on Saturday.

According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) and provincial authorities, the Shajareh Tayabeh elementary school was directly hit, and the number of students killed has risen as authorities continue rescue and relief operations. Initial figures varied, but reports from the provincial governor’s office cited at least 43 students killed and 63 wounded.

Iranian officials described chaotic scenes as emergency personnel worked to clear rubble and tend to the injured. The security situation in Minab was reported to be under control, though the incident has intensified regional tensions and drawn international attention.

The strike on the school took place amid broader military operations in which the US and Israel have engaged Iranian targets — a campaign that has drawn warnings of broader conflict in the Middle East. While Western officials describe the operations as aimed at degrading Iran’s military capabilities, the civilian casualties — especially among children — have prompted global concern and condemnation from human rights advocates.

Independent verification of all details remains challenging due to the rapidly evolving situation and the reliance on state media for initial casualty reports. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and officials have indicated that casualty figures may change as emergency services complete their work at the scene.

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