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US Bombs Minab School, Killing 168 Children, 14 Teachers

7/8/2026

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The U.S. military bombed Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Iran, killing 168 children and 14 teachers.
Senior U.S. commanders overrode MIDB and MARS warnings that the intelligence was years old while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cut civilian-harm mitigation staff, leaving only one specialist for the strike planning.
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) and policy analyst Yousef Munayyer condemned the attack and the administration’s delay in accountability.

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The U.S. military bombed Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Iran, killing 168 children and 14 teachers.
Senior U.S. commanders overrode MIDB and MARS warnings that the intelligence was years old while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cut civilian-harm mitigation staff, leaving only one specialist for the strike planning.
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) and policy analyst Yousef Munayyer condemned the attack and the administration’s delay in accountability.