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Tragic Airstrike on Tehran School Kills Students Amid Conflict

3/7/2026

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A recent airstrike on Shahid Hamedani School in Tehran, Iran, reportedly killed numerous students, marking the fourth school targeted amid US-Israeli attacks.
Iranian officials assert the school was hit during these operations, while US military investigators are examining the incident for potential US involvement.
UN rights chief Volker Turk has called for a swift and transparent investigation into the airstrike.
UNICEF reports that at least 181 children are among over 1,300 casualties from the strikes in Iran.

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Story summary

A recent airstrike on Shahid Hamedani School in Tehran, Iran, reportedly killed numerous students, marking the fourth school targeted amid US-Israeli attacks.
Iranian officials assert the school was hit during these operations, while US military investigators are examining the incident for potential US involvement.
UN rights chief Volker Turk has called for a swift and transparent investigation into the airstrike.
UNICEF reports that at least 181 children are among over 1,300 casualties from the strikes in Iran.