At least 85 children were killed after an airstrike struck a girls’ primary school in Minab district in southern Iran, according to local reports. The devastating attack has sparked international outrage as the death toll continues to rise.
The strike reportedly targeted a two-storey school building in Minab, causing massive structural damage. A significant portion of the building collapsed, while another section caught fire. Hundreds of students were believed to be present inside the premises at the time of the explosion.
Videos circulating online show the destroyed school structure surrounded by large crowds of distressed residents. Another video reportedly shows school bags belonging to deceased students, highlighting the scale of the tragedy.
Reacting to the incident, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the attack in a social media post. He described the building as a girls’ primary school in southern Iran that was “bombed in broad daylight.”
The strike, allegedly carried out by US-Israeli forces according to Iranian sources, comes amid escalating tensions in the region. However, independent verification of operational details remains awaited.
Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities continue to clear debris and search for survivors. The humanitarian impact of the attack has drawn strong reactions, with calls for accountability and immediate de-escalation in the Middle East.
The situation remains fluid, and further updates are expected as investigations continue.
