Iran’s Red Crescent has said that 108 students have been killed after a strike hit a school in the country’s south, as large-scale military operations by the United States and Israel continue.
A spokesperson for the humanitarian organisation said the death toll at the Minab school had risen to 108, with rescue teams still working to clear debris and search for additional victims. The incident occurred on Saturday during a wave of strikes targeting sites across Iran.
Independent verification of the casualty figures has not been possible. Journalists have been unable to access the location, and the circumstances surrounding the strike remain unclear.
The Israeli military did not immediately comment when asked about the reported incident. The Pentagon also did not provide a direct response, though a spokesperson for US Central Command told The New York Times that reports of civilian harm were being reviewed.
“We are aware of reports concerning civilian harm resulting from ongoing military operations. We take these reports seriously and are looking into them,” the spokesperson was quoted as saying. The statement added that efforts were being made to minimise unintended harm and protect civilians.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the reported strike, describing it as a grave act and accusing the attackers of committing further crimes against the country.
The school strike forms part of a broader escalation. On Saturday morning, the United States and Israel launched coordinated attacks on multiple targets inside Iran, significantly intensifying hostilities between the long-time adversaries.
Earlier in the evening, the Iranian Red Crescent said that at least 201 people had been killed and 747 injured nationwide since the strikes began. Those figures have not been independently confirmed.
The reported attack on a school has drawn particular attention because of the high number of children said to be among the casualties. International humanitarian law requires all parties in conflict to take precautions to protect civilians, especially children and educational facilities.
As fighting continues, diplomatic efforts to halt the violence have so far failed to gain traction. The situation remains fluid, with further developments expected as rescue and military operations continue.
