During the massive joint military offensive by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28, 2026, emergency and state media in Iran reported that at least one elementary school was hit, resulting in dozens of student deaths and many injured. These accounts come from Iranian officials and state media; independent verification has been limited due to the ongoing conflict.
📍 Minab School Strike
The most widely reported incident occurred at the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ primary school in Minab, a city in southern Iran’s Hormozgan province near the Strait of Hormuz. Local authorities and Iranian state news agencies said a missile hit the school while students were present, killing many young girls and injuring others.
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Iranian officials gave varying figures early on, reflecting the chaos of the rescue efforts. One provincial official reported at least 51 students killed and about 60 injured as a result of the strike.
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Another Iran state source later said the toll had risen to 85 killed, including many pupils, as rescuers continued to pull victims from the rubble.
Iranian authorities, including the foreign ministry, described the incident as a barbaric attack on innocent children and demanded international accountability.
⚠️ Broader Civilian Impact Reported
Beyond the Minab school, Iranian media also mentioned a separate attack on another school east of Tehran, where at least two students were reported killed.
The total reported civilian casualty figures from the initial wave of U.S.–Israel strikes across Iran included more than 200 deaths and hundreds of injuries. While this encompasses people of all ages, the attacks on educational facilities drew particular attention and condemnation.
🪖 Context of the Conflict
The attacks on schools occurred amid a broader military operation that targeted leadership compounds, missile sites, and other strategic locations inside Iran — a campaign that has significantly escalated regional tensions and sparked global concern.
📌 Important Note
These numbers are based on Iranian state reports and regional media outlets. Independent international confirmation of exact casualty figures has not yet been completed in the rapidly evolving conflict. International bodies like the United Nations may investigate further as more verified information becomes available.
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