An Israeli missile strike destroyed a girls' elementary school in Minab, Iran's Hormozgan Province, on February 28, 2026, killing at least 118 people according to CMG reports. The attack marks one of the deadliest single incidents in recent Iran-Israel hostilities.
Attack Details
Local authorities confirmed the school was operational during daylight hours when struck, with rescue teams continuing search operations for survivors. Iranian state media denounced the strike as "a deliberate assault on civilian infrastructure."
International Reactions
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for "immediate de-escalation," while regional analysts warn the incident could exacerbate Middle Eastern tensions. No official statement has been issued by Israeli authorities as of March 1.
Humanitarian Impact
Education advocates highlight the attack's devastating effect on access to schooling in southern Iran. Hormozgan's governor reported over 300 displaced families, with temporary shelters established near the ruins.
