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

Al JazeeraCenterEN 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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United Nations Security Council 40% Hormozgan province 40% Tehran ×240% Esmaeil Baghaei 40% Mohammed Vall 40% Abbas Araghchi ×250% Minab ×260% United States ×570% Israel ×790% Iran ×1090%

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Very Negative

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90%

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Israel

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