A recent Israeli military strike on an elementary girls' school in Minab, southern Iran's Hormozgan province, has drawn international condemnation after killing over 100 students according to Iranian government reports. The attack, which occurred this week, has reignited debates about civilian protection in conflict zones.
Dr. Reza Farhoudi, a conflict studies professor at the University of Tehran, told CGTN in an exclusive interview: 'The precision and repetition of such attacks suggest a deliberate pattern of targeting civilian infrastructure. Schools should be sanctuaries, not battlefields.'
While Israel has not officially claimed responsibility, regional analysts note escalating tensions between the two nations following recent disputes over maritime boundaries in the Persian Gulf. Humanitarian organizations have called for independent investigations into the incident, with UNICEF emphasizing that 'children's lives must never be collateral damage.'
The tragedy coincides with heightened diplomatic activity at the UN Security Council, where multiple member states are pushing for renewed dialogue mechanisms in the Middle East. Meanwhile, protests have erupted in several Asian capitals, with demonstrators demanding stronger international protections for civilian populations.
