US strike kills 168 at Iranian girls' schoolkills 168 at Iranian girls' school in Minab
A US missile strike hit a girls' elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, on February 28, 2026, killing 168 people including over 100 children and wounding dozens more. The attack occurred during the opening of US-Israeli operations against Iran, with satellite imagery and video confirming a US Tomahawk missile struck a nearby IRGC compound while smoke rose from the school area. Iran has retaliated with strikes on US bases in the Gulf, as global groups demand accountability for what they call an unlawful assault on civilians.
Iranian Perspective
US and Israeli strikes deliberately targeted the school, killing 168 including 110 children during class time. Iran views this as a war crime and has launched retaliatory attacks on US bases, claiming hundreds of American casualties. State media released footage and victim photos to highlight the tragedy.
Western NGOs
Amnesty International deems the US strike unlawful, killing 168 with over 100 children, and calls for those responsible to face justice. They verified a US Tomahawk missile via video but could not fully access the site due to blackouts. UN experts label it a grave assault on children warranting investigation.
US Perspective
US military acknowledges the strike but investigators believe their forces likely responsible without final conclusion. Reports suggest a double-tap strike on the school site adjacent to an IRGC compound. No official claim of intent but probes continue amid the broader operations.
- Minab sits in Iran's Hormozgan province near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Tomahawk missiles feature distinctive squared fins for subsonic flight.
- Sharat Taiba school served girls aged 7 to 12.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
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