'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children
Summary
A missile strike on a primary school in Minab, southern Iran, killed 156 people, including 120 children, during the early hours of a war involving the US and Israel against Iran. The attack hit Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School, causing heavy destruction and civilian casualties, with investigations indicating US forces likely carried out the strike unintentionally.Key Facts
- The strike happened on 28 February at Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School in Minab, southern Iran.
- 156 people died in the attack, including 120 children, a pregnant woman, and her unborn child.
- The school is located next to a compound of Iran’s IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) that was also struck several times.
- US forces are believed by some military investigators to have unintentionally hit the school.
- The US government has not officially admitted responsibility for the strike.
- Teacher Amaineh Nademi survived the attack and described the chaos, smoke, injuries, and collapse of the school building.
- Teachers and rescue workers continue to pray at and search the site for remains.
- Iranian authorities presented the visit to the school as proof that the campaign targeted civilians, not just military sites.
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