Iran Says Dozens Are Killed in Strike on School

New York Times - World ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Erika Solomon, Malachy Browne and Haley WillisFebruary 28, 2026 at 07:52 PM

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A strike on an elementary school in Minab, a town in southern Iran, resulted in dozens of deaths. The attack occurred during US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday. This was one of two reported attacks that targeted schools during the strikes. The exact number of casualties is not specified. The incident took place in the Minab area, where the school was located. The cause of the strike remains unclear.

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Dozens are killed in strike on school in Minab, Iran.

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The strike on the school was one of two attacks that appear to have hit schools.

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The strikes were conducted by the U.S. and Israel on Iran on Saturday.

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Minab 70% United States 80% Israel 80% Iran ×390% Strike on School 95%

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iran strike 80% school attack 70% us israeli strikes 60% iranian school 50% attack on civilians 40%

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