At least 148 people have died and 95 more were injured after a girls’ elementary school in Minab, southern Iran’s Hormozgan province, was reportedly struck during a broader U.S.-Israeli military operation on Saturday. Iranian authorities state that most of the victims were students, and rescue teams continue to work as casualty numbers rise.
The attack targeted the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school, where approximately 170 students were believed to be present at the time. Iranian officials say the strike was part of a wider wave of attacks on multiple cities by U.S. and Israeli forces. Tehran has strongly condemned the incident, calling it a “brutal act,” while the U.S. military has stated it is reviewing reports of civilian casualties.
Independent verification of the death toll remains difficult amid ongoing conflict, with different sources reporting varying figures. However, Iranian state media and prosecutors have cited the current death count of 148, which may continue to rise.
Global reactions are developing, with international leaders calling for investigations into civilian protection and expressing concern over the potential for broader regional escalation following the strike.
