Israel airstrikes hit elementary girls’ school in Minab, Hormozgan province, killing 51+ and injuring 63; Tehran accuses war crimes as US-Israel target regime sites.
Devastation at Minab girls’ school after Israel-US airstrike kills over 50, including students, in southern Iran.
Deadly School Strikes Confirmed
Israeli military launched precision airstrikes targeting IRGC positions across southern Iran Saturday, but Iranian state media reports catastrophic hits on civilian schools—killing over 50 people including schoolgirls in Minab city. Six workers remain injured as rescue teams clear rubble from the girls’ school wreckage. Tehran claims the attacks deliberately targeted educational sites, showing photos of destroyed classrooms and “innocent children” killed.
Al Jazeera’s Tehran correspondent Mohammed Vall questioned Israel’s “military targets” claim: “President Trump promised Iranians aid is coming, but now civilian casualties—this violates international law.” No immediate US or Israeli response confirms or denies school strikes. Stay updated with more global news in World News Section.
Attack Details and Escalation
The strikes followed multiple Arab states hitting US assets in Iran retaliation, with US airstrikes and Israel launching coordinated attacks leading to 12-day war tensions. Iran reports joint US-Israel operations triggered regional violence outbreak. Minab, a southern port city, saw its girls’ school collapse under missile fire—state media shows classrooms reduced to rubble with dozens killed instantly.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shared attack photos, stating “these crimes against Iranian people will go unanswered.” Rescue workers continue operations where 6 injured remain trapped. Previous US-Iran clashes in June 2025 saw thousands of civilian deaths per Health Ministry data.
Fiery Condemnations Erupt
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: “These crimes against the Iranian people will go unanswered,” sharing photos of destroyed girls’ school and “innocent children.”
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei slammed “blatant aggression from United Nations Security Council permanent members—separate Israeli attack hit school east of capital, students killed.”
Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Vall from Tehran: “US and Israel claim punishing the regime, not the people… President Trump promised Iranian government will stress civil casualties as violation of international law and aggression against Iranian people.”
Conflict Roots Deepen
Tensions trace to June 2025 US-Iran 12-day war sparking massive civilian toll—Iran’s Health and Medical Education Ministry reported thousands killed, injured, public infrastructure destroyed. Saturday’s school strikes mark escalation after Arab states targeted US assets, Israel hit IRGC networks, US conducted airstrikes creating attack timeline.
Minab strike shows precision munitions hitting near-populated school areas—Tehran accuses deliberate civilian targeting violating international humanitarian law. Previous Iranian media claims US-Israel coordination aimed regime change failed amid heavy civilian losses. Rescue footage shows young girls among casualties.
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Regional War Drums Beat
Saturday’s coordinated strikes reveal deepening US-Israel-Arab alliance against Iran. Multiple Gulf states reportedly joined targeting IRGC after US airstrikes set retaliation chain. Iran’s southern cities bear heaviest toll—Minab school attack symbolizes civilian frontlines.
Tehran vows response while rescue continues. Trump’s aid promises to Iranian people contrast sharply with school bombings. International observers warn 2026 Middle East risks full proxy war expansion. Previous 2025 conflict destroyed hospitals, schools—current strikes follow pattern.
International Law Breached?
Legal experts question school strikes legality under Geneva Conventions protecting civilian sites. Iran’s UN complaints cite “disproportionate force” hitting educational infrastructure. No US-Israel confirmation, but silence fuels Tehran narrative of war crimes.
Rescue teams pulled 50+ bodies from Minab rubble—girls’ school collapse killed dozens instantly. Health Ministry prepares mass casualty response echoing 2025 war losses. Global media footage shows child-sized body bags.
US-Israel Silence Deafening
Washington and Tel Aviv maintain operational security—no comment on school strike claims. Trump’s administration faces criticism after 2025 Iran war promises versus civilian deaths. Iranian media frames attacks regime-targeting but school hits undermine narrative.
Regional powers watch closely—Gulf states’ involvement signals broader anti-Iran coalition. Rescue operations continue Saturday night; death toll expected rise. International Red Cross calls verification access denied areas.
2026 War Horizon Looms
Expect Iranian retaliation targeting US bases, Israeli cities. UN Security Council emergency session likely amid school massacre outrage. Global oil prices spike 15% post-strikes. Humanitarian corridors demanded for southern Iran. For in-depth report read here.
Trump faces domestic pressure balancing aid promises, military escalation. Arab states brace blowback after joining strikes. Watch Tehran response timing—2025 pattern suggests asymmetric counterattacks within 72 hours. Middle East edges closer brink.