Iranian Officials Blame Israel for Deadly Attack in Minab
At least 53 people have been killed and 63 injured in a reported strike on a girls’ school in Minab, located in southern Iran, according to the state news agency IRNA. Initial reports indicated a lower death toll, but later updates showed a sharp rise in casualties as more information emerged from the scene.
Local sources said there are fears that students and teachers may still be trapped under the rubble, with rescue operations ongoing. Iranian authorities stated that the strike occurred during school hours while students and staff were present inside the building.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shared an image from the site on social media, saying the attack took place in broad daylight at a primary school for girls and resulted in the killing of dozens of children. He condemned the incident and said those responsible would be held accountable. Officials also noted that Minab hosts a base belonging to Iran’s paramilitary forces, making the city strategically significant.
