U.S. missile strike on Minab school in Iran on February 28 kills 165 children and adults

This strike in Minab is the deadliest event in the week-long war, killing 165 people. This number is much higher than other single attacks reported so far.
By Newsroom | Military Conflict, Iran |

Internal Assessments Suggest American Missile Hit Civilian Target

Evidence, including new footage and satellite imagery, increasingly points to a U.S. strike as the probable cause of an incident that killed at least 165 civilians at a school in southern Iran. This contradicts earlier official statements from the Trump administration, which had initially placed blame on Iran for the deadly blast.

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Investigative analysis, including geolocated videos and expert assessments of munitions, suggests the Shajare Tayyiba elementary school in Minab was struck on February 28. This coincides with an attack likely carried out by American forces on a nearby naval base of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). A U.S. official, speaking privately, has indicated to the Associated Press that the strike was "likely American."

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This unfolding situation highlights a discrepancy between internal assessments and public declarations, particularly concerning the application of international humanitarian law. While an Oxford University legal expert has stated the strike would violate international law even if the school was mistakenly perceived as a military target, the Trump administration has presented a different stance on such legal frameworks.

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The U.S. military’s Central Command, which oversees Operation Epic Fury – the ongoing assault on Iran – has declined to comment on what it describes as an ongoing investigation. Calls for the International Criminal Court to investigate the incident have been made.

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The strike on Shajare Tayyebe elementary school in Minab is reportedly the single deadliest incident in the nearly week-long war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The conflict, according to reports, has resulted in over 1,230 deaths across Iran. U.S. officials have confirmed strikes on military targets in southern Iran, while noting that Israel has primarily targeted northern Iran.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happened at the Shajare Tayyiba school in Minab on February 28?
A missile hit the elementary school during a conflict between the U.S. and Iran. At least 165 civilians died in the blast, making it the deadliest single event in the current war.
Q: Why do experts now think a U.S. missile hit the school instead of an Iranian one?
New videos and satellite pictures show the strike happened at the same time U.S. forces attacked a nearby naval base. Internal U.S. reports now suggest the missile was likely American, even though the government first blamed Iran.
Q: How many people have died in the war between the U.S. and Iran so far?
Reports show that over 1,230 people have died across Iran in the first week of fighting. The school strike in Minab accounts for a large part of these deaths.
Q: What are the legal results of the U.S. strike on the Iranian school?
Legal experts say hitting a school is a break of international law, even if it was a mistake. Groups are now asking the International Criminal Court to look into the event as a possible war crime.