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Iran to Create Museum at Bombed Girls' School Site

3/17/2026

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Iran Honors Victims

Iran plans to transform the girls' school bombed on February 28 into a museum honoring nearly 200 victims.
The Iranian government says the site reflects Americans’ willingness to commit crimes and should be preserved.
Reports say the United States was responsible, targeting an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps base with outdated location data.
The school will be rebuilt at a different location to honor the victims, with few details disclosed.

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Iran School Tragedy

Amnesty International reports a United States-made Tomahawk struck a girls' school in Minab, Iran, on February 28, killing at least 170.
The organization says the attack violated international humanitarian law.
United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's remarks on 'no quarter, no mercy' raise questions about legality of United States operations in Iran.
Critics say the rhetoric could worsen civilian casualties, citing the Minab strike and accountability calls.

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Historical Context

On February 28, 2026, a U.S. Tomahawk missile struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School in Minab, Iran, killing approximately 175 civilians, mostly children. This incident recalls the 1988 downing of Iran Air Flight 655 by the U.S. Navy, which killed 290 civilians, underscoring ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions and raising significant concerns about accountability and civilian protection in military operations.

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Iran Honors Victims

Iran plans to transform the girls' school bombed on February 28 into a museum honoring nearly 200 victims.
The Iranian government says the site reflects Americans’ willingness to commit crimes and should be preserved.
Reports say the United States was responsible, targeting an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps base with outdated location data.
The school will be rebuilt at a different location to honor the victims, with few details disclosed.

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