Israel strikes two schools in Iran, killing more than 50 people

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 28, 2026 at 02:06 PM
Israel strikes two schools in Iran, killing more than 50 people
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On February 28, 2026, an Israeli strike hit an elementary girls' school in Minab, southern Iran, killing at least 53 people and injuring 63, according to Iranian state media. This attack is part of a larger wave of joint US-Israeli military actions across Iran. Separately, another Israeli attack east of Tehran reportedly killed at least two students. Iranian officials condemned the attacks, with the Foreign Minister sharing a photo of the destroyed school and vowing retaliation. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson urged action from the United Nations Security Council, while Al Jazeera reported the attacks contradict claims of targeting only military sites.

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Framing Angle
Conflict
Primary framing
Human Rights
Secondary framing
Mixed Tone
Sensationalism
Factual
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Key Claims (5)

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These crimes against the Iranian People will not go unanswered.

quote — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi100% confidence

US and Israeli claims that they are targeting only military targets are called into question.

quote — Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Vall90% confidence

63 others were injured in the strike on the school in Minab.

factual — Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency80% confidence

Israeli strike hit an elementary girls’ school in Minab, killing at least 53 people.

factual — state media80% confidence

Another Israeli attack hit a school east of Tehran, killing at least two students.

factual — Iran’s Mehr news agency70% confidence
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Keywords

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Geographic Perspective
Israel

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