Pete Hegseth says US is ‘investigating’ deadly strike on girls’ school in Iran

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Marina DunbarMarch 4, 2026 at 04:41 PM

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Following a deadly strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' school in Minab, Iran, on the first day of US and Israeli attacks on Iran, the US is "investigating" the incident, according to US defense secretary Pete Hegseth. The attack, which occurred on Saturday, reportedly killed at least 165 students and injured 96 others. Iranian officials and the UN have condemned the attack, with the UN human rights office calling for an investigation. The UN committee on the rights of the child expressed alarm over strikes on civilian infrastructure, emphasizing the need to protect children from war. The strike occurred amidst escalating conflict in the Middle East following attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, resulting in retaliatory attacks from Iran.

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