A joint US-Israel military operation targeted an elementary school in southern Iran on February 28 local time, resulting in the deaths of 51 students and injuries to 60 others.
Details of the Airstrike
The attack struck a girls’ elementary school in Minab, Hormuzgan province, during the morning session when around 170 students were present. Local officials confirm the facility suffered direct hits from the strikes.
Official Statements
Ahmad Nafisi, deputy governor of the region, stated that the school enrolled 170 students that morning and was directly impacted by the operation. He highlighted the significant casualties among the student body.
Strategic Context
Minab hosts a base belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), sources indicate, underscoring the area’s military significance amid escalating regional tensions.
