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WED · 2026-03-18 · 17:53 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0318-25742
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Who will answer for the Iranian schoolchildren killed in Minab?

In March 2026, a United States missile strike reportedly destroyed a primary school in Minab, Iran, killing over 170 people, primarily young children. An Al Jazeera investigation suggests the attack may have been deliberate.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-18 · 17:53 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Who will answer for the Iranian schoolchildren killed in Minab?
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In March 2026, a United States missile strike reportedly destroyed a primary school in Minab, Iran, killing over 170 people, primarily young children. An Al Jazeera investigation suggests the attack may have been deliberate. The US is denying responsibility and has launched an internal probe into the incident. The Al Jazeera podcast "The Take" investigates the event and questions whether the US can be held accountable for the deaths. The podcast episode features writer Hoda Katebi and explores the circumstances surrounding the strike and the challenges of assigning responsibility.

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Key claims

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Hoda Katebi is a writer.

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US officials deny responsibility and launch an internal probe.

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The strike killed more than 170 people, most of them young children.

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A United States missile strike destroyed a primary school in Minab, Iran.

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An Al Jazeera investigation suggests the attack may have been deliberate.

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Full report

1 min read · 137 words
The TakeAn investigation finds the Minab school strike may have been deliberate. Who can hold the US accountable?A United States missile strike destroyed a primary school in Minab, Iran. It killed more than 170 people, most of them young children. An Al Jazeera investigation suggests the attack may have been deliberate. As US officials deny responsibility and launch an internal probe, can Americans hold the US accountable?In this episode: Hoda Katebi, Writer Episode credits:This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, Sarí el-Khalili with Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan, Tuleen Barakat and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubePublished On 18 Mar 2026
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