Iran Conflict: Death toll in Israel-US strike on girls' school in Minab rises to 53

Tehran: The death toll from the Israeli-US attack on a girls' school in the Iranian city of Minab has risen to 53, Iran's state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday. Another 45 people were injured in the attack. The attack is part of a major military operation launched by Israel and the US against various locations in Iran. A unit of Iran's Revolutionary Guard is located in the city of Minab in the southern province of Hormozgan, which was likely the target. However, the direct hit on the school resulted in the deaths of civilians, especially girls.

What is the death toll?

Initial reports put the death toll at 24, which later rose to 53. The incident occurred on February 28, when the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran. US President Donald Trump described the operation as a major combat operation and appealed to the Iranian people to rise up against their regime. According to Iranian media, attacks also occurred near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's office in Tehran, where smoke was seen rising. However, there is no clear information about Khamenei's condition.

According to some sources, most of the dead were female students, while the injured included teachers and other staff. This incident marks a new turning point in long-standing tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, stemming from issues related to the nuclear program, regional influence, and recent protests. Iran is already grappling with economic crisis and discontent, and this attack could further destabilize it. The world community is closely monitoring the incident. The United Nations and other organizations are expected to condemn it, as attacks on civilian structures like schools are considered a violation of international law.

What is the impact of attack on girls' primary school?

Iran has retaliated by launching drone and missile strikes on Israel, further escalating regional tensions. No detailed statement has yet been issued by the US or Israel regarding the attack or the school. The attack on the school has sparked widespread international outrage. Several reports stated that it was a primary girls' school where innocent girls were studying. Iranian officials have described it as a brutal attack on civilians.