Who bombed the Iranian girls’ school, killing more than 170? What we know

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Elizabeth MelimopoulosMarch 12, 2026 at 03:21 AM
Who bombed the Iranian girls’ school, killing more than 170? What we know

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On February 28, 2026, during the early stages of the US-Israeli war on Iran, a missile struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Iran, killing over 170 people, mostly schoolgirls. The school was located near an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) base in Hormozgan province. While Iran immediately blamed the US-Israel coalition, both countries have denied responsibility for the attack. The bombing occurred around 10:45 am local time, destroying the school building. The incident has become a focal point of concern over civilian casualties and a symbol of the war's horrors.

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school bombing 100% united states-israeli war on iran 90% girls' school 90% civilian casualties 80% missile strike 70% minab iran 70% us tomahawk missile 60% islamic revolutionary guard corps (irgc) 60% strait of hormuz 50%

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Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School

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