28.02.2026 18:51
The number of casualties in the girls' primary school hit by the US and Israel in Iran's Hormozgan province has risen to 85. Iranian President Pezeshkian stated, "This barbaric act is yet another dark chapter in the records of the countless crimes committed by the aggressors against this land, and it will never be erased from the historical memory of our nation."
The number of children who lost their lives in the elementary school attack in Iran has risen to 85.
The heaviest loss in the attack by the US and Israel on Iran occurred at an elementary school. The death toll has once again increased in the attack on the "Shajarat al-Tayyiba Girls' Elementary School" in the city of Minab, located in the Hormozgan province in southern Iran. It has been announced that the number of fatalities has risen to 85.
PEZEŞKİYAN: INNOCENT STUDENTS WERE MARTYRED
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made a statement regarding the attack. Pezeshkian, who reacted strongly, said: "In the name of the Lord of the Martyrs and the Righteous. The heartbreaking tragedy that occurred at the Shajarat al-Tayyiba Elementary School in the city of Minab, following the cowardly attack by American and Zionist aggressors on civilian centers, has deeply wounded the hearts of all the people of Iran and all free people."
"BARBARIC ACT, A DARK PAGE IN THE RECORDS OF COUNTLESS CRIMES"
This barbaric act is yet another dark page in the records of the countless crimes committed by the aggressors against this land, and it will never be erased from the historical memory of our nation.
While strongly condemning this inhumane act, I extend my condolences to the families of the martyrs, the honorable people of Minab, and the entire Iranian nation for this tragedy, and I share in their deep sorrow. I also request that all aid and health centers in the region and relevant authorities prioritize the urgent and uninterrupted care of the injured and their families by mobilizing all resources. I pray to Almighty God that those who were martyred in this unfortunate event reach the highest ranks, that the injured recover quickly, and that He grants patience and peace to their honorable families."
US AND ISRAEL'S ATTACKS ON IRAN AND IRAN'S RETALIATIONS
While the negotiation process between Iran and the US continues, Israel and the US launched joint attacks on Iran in the early hours of the morning.
The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that Israel has initiated a "preventive attack" on Iran. US President Donald Trump also stated that they have launched a "major operation" against Iran.
The attacks targeted the cities of Tehran, Isfahan, Karaj, Qom, Tabriz, Bushehr, Kermanshah, and Ilam.
As Israel and Iran closed their airspace, a state of emergency was declared throughout Israel, and sirens were sounded. Warnings were issued directing the Israeli public to shelters before Iran's counterattacks.
The Iranian army announced that it has launched counterattacks against Israel with dozens of ballistic missiles and drones in response to the attacks by the US and Israel.
Iran targeted simultaneous US bases in countries such as Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan with missile attacks, while the US naval base in Bahrain was struck.