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.

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AI-generatedIn 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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5 extractedHoda Katebi is a writer.
US officials deny responsibility and launch an internal probe.
The strike killed more than 170 people, most of them young children.
A United States missile strike destroyed a primary school in Minab, Iran.
An Al Jazeera investigation suggests the attack may have been deliberate.