At least 80 children dead as missile reportedly hits school in southern Iran

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Deepa Parent and Tess McClureFebruary 28, 2026 at 07:28 PM

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Reports from Iranian state media indicate that at least 80 children were killed in a missile strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran, on Saturday. The attack occurred during a joint US-Israel operation, according to the report. Videos circulating online, verified by some sources, show the aftermath of the strike, with smoke rising from the damaged school. The school is reportedly located near a Revolutionary Guards barracks. Across Iran, the attacks have caused widespread fear and a mix of hope and concern about potential political change and civilian casualties. In Tehran, schools were shut down and residents sought shelter or attempted to reach their children.

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