Summary
Funerals took place in Iran after a reported airstrike hit a girls' school, killing many students and staff. Iran blamed the United States and Israel for the attack, but details about the incident remain unverified by independent sources. The U.S. and Israeli militaries checked the reports, with the U.S. confirming they would not target civilian locations.
Key Facts
- Funerals were held for students and staff from a school reportedly hit by a U.S.-Israeli strike in southern Iran.
- Iranian officials stated that over 160 people were killed in Minab city during the strike.
- The school was situated near a base of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- The U.S. military is investigating, and Israel stated it was unaware of operations in the area.
- The incident was described by Iran's President as a "barbaric act."
- Iran's Foreign Minister criticized the U.S. on social media, blaming the strike on President Trump.
- The BBC verified clips showing smoke and crowds at the scene but cannot confirm the exact death toll.
- The U.S. Secretary of State stated the U.S. would not deliberately target a school, and the military emphasizes civilian protection.
