Minab: When the world’s most precise missile chose a classroom

Al Jazeera Human RightsOpinionEN 7 min read 100% complete by Ali BahreiniMarch 15, 2026 at 08:53 AM

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On February 28, 2026, Shajareh-Tayyebeh Girls’ Primary School in Minab, southern Iran, was struck by what the article claims were US Tomahawk cruise missiles. The school, filled with girls aged 7-12, was hit at 10:45 AM, resulting in the collapse of classrooms and further strikes in the courtyard. The article alleges the missiles, known for their precision, intentionally targeted the school instead of a military installation. The author condemns the attack as a war crime, emphasizing the targeting of children and calling for accountability. The article references a US official's statement about Iranians being targeted, framing the attack within a broader context of US-Iran relations.

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United States “Secretary of War” Pete Hegseth recently remarked: “The only ones that need to be worried right now are Iranians who think they’re going to live.”

quote — Pete Hegseth100% confidence

Targeting a school and the mass killing of children are war crimes.

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On the morning of February 28, a Tomahawk cruise missile struck Shajareh-Tayyebeh Girls’ Primary School in Minab.

factual — null90% confidence

About 170 people were killed, most of them schoolgirls, and some 100 were wounded.

statistic — null80% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Pete Hegseth 70% United States 70% Iran 80% Tomahawk cruise missile 80% Minab 90% Shajareh-Tayyebeh Girls’ Primary School 90%

Keywords

missile strike 90% war crimes 90% elementary school 80% minab 70% tomahawk cruise missile 70% iranian coast 60% children 50% us naval vessel 50% strategic calculation 40%