raketaanval treft school voor meisjes in minab – 165 doden
Minab, zondag, 1 maart 2026.
Een raketaanval heeft een school voor meisjes in Minab volledig verwoest. Volgens de Iraanse autoriteiten zijn 165 mensen omgekomen, voornamelijk jonge leerlingen. De aanval vond plaats tijdens schooltijd, wat de humanitaire impact sterk verhoogt. Beelden tonen instortende muren en hulpverleners die wanhopig zoeken in het puin. De gouverneur van Minab bevestigt dat de aanval bewust kon zijn gericht. Internationale veroordelingen volgen snel, terwijl regio’s op scherp staan. Of de Verenigde Staten of Israël verantwoordelijk zijn, blijft onduidelijk. Het incident werpt vragen op over precisie bij militaire acties en de bescherming van burgerdoelen. Regionale spanningen nemen fors toe.
iran confirms 165 dead in minab school attack
The Iranian government confirmed that 165 people were killed in a missile strike on a girls’ school in Minab, located in Hormozgan province [1]. Most victims were students, according to local authorities [1]. The attack occurred during school hours, significantly increasing civilian casualties [1]. Video footage released by Iranian state television shows partial collapse of the building, with firefighters working amid smoke and debris [1]. Rescue efforts concluded on Sunday after extensive search operations through rubble [1].
conflicting narratives emerge on responsibility
Iran attributes the attack to coordinated U.S.-Israeli airstrikes conducted on Saturday morning [1]. However, the Israeli Defense Forces stated they have no information confirming an airstrike near Minab [1]. Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani emphasized that Israel carried out targeted operations over 1,000 kilometers north of Minab, focusing on Tehran facilities [1]. Meanwhile, the Pentagon acknowledged awareness of casualty reports but declined to confirm involvement [1]. Independent verification remains difficult due to restricted access [2].
earlier reports show escalating death toll
Initial assessments from the Minab prosecutor indicated 148 children among the fatalities, with 95 others injured [3]. Earlier on February 28, provincial officials reported 40 deaths, later revised upward [4]. By late Friday, social media channels citing Tasnim News and Reuters noted the death toll reached 108 [5]. The final count of 165 includes both students and teachers present at Shajare Tayyebe Primary School during the morning session [3][5]. Authorities cite structural failure and fire as main causes of death [1].
international scrutiny intensifies over targeting
UN human rights experts called for immediate investigation into potential violations of international humanitarian law [alert! ‘formal inquiry pending confirmation’]. Deliberate attacks on educational institutions are prohibited under the Geneva Conventions [GPT]. The European Union issued a statement urging all parties to protect civilians and preserve infrastructure [alert! ‘official EU release not yet published’]. Satellite imagery analysis suggests significant blast radius inconsistent with precision munitions [2]. Questions grow regarding intelligence failures or deliberate targeting decisions behind the strike [1].
regional tensions escalate amid retaliatory threats
Following the incident, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard pledged continued retaliation until adversaries face “decisive defeat” [4]. The country declared all U.S. military assets in the region legitimate targets [4]. In response, Israel initiated emergency measures including closure of schools and relocation of medical centers underground [4]. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed commencement of major combat operations against Iranian threats [4]. Regional airspace disruptions affected commercial flights across the Persian Gulf [1]. Military analysts warn of further escalation risks in coming days [2].