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U.S. Military Probes Deadly School Airstrike in Iran

3/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The U.S. military is investigating a deadly airstrike at the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' school in Minab, Iran, on February 28, that killed more than 165 people.
The incident is the highest civilian death toll since the start of U.S. and Israeli operations against Iran.
Reports indicate the strike could be a precision attack linked to an adjacent Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval base.

History

Historical Context

The Iran-Iraq War ended in 1988, resulting in over one million casualties and ongoing tensions between Iran and the U.S. In 2026, U.S.-Israeli airstrikes targeted Iranian military assets, culminating in a devastating attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' school, which killed 168-180 civilians, primarily schoolchildren. This incident highlights the escalating humanitarian crisis and volatility in U.S.-Iran relations.

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Story summary

The U.S. military is investigating a deadly airstrike at the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' school in Minab, Iran, on February 28, that killed more than 165 people.
The incident is the highest civilian death toll since the start of U.S. and Israeli operations against Iran.
Reports indicate the strike could be a precision attack linked to an adjacent Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval base.

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