57 Students and Teachers Reported Killed After Strike on Girls’ School in Iran
Iran’s humanitarian authorities say dozens of people have been killed after a strike hit a girls’ primary school in southern Iran, as rescue teams continue to respond to attacks across the country, IRNA reports.
In a statement, the Iranian Red Crescent Society said that 57 students and teachers were killed when the school in the city of Minab was struck. Most of the victims were reported to be schoolchildren.
According to the statement carried by the state news agency Islamic Republic News Agency, the attack was part of a broader wave of strikes that have hit 115 locations across 24 Iranian provinces.
More than 200 Red Crescent operational teams have been deployed to the affected areas. Rescue workers are providing emergency medical assistance to the injured and searching through debris to recover victims trapped under collapsed structures.
Emergency operations remain under way in several regions as search and rescue units continue responding to new incident reports. Specialised teams equipped with rescue gear and stretchers have been dispatched to strike sites shortly after alerts were received.
Authorities have urged residents to remain at least 100 metres away from impacted areas and to avoid gathering at strike locations to allow emergency crews to operate safely.
The Red Crescent also issued safety guidance for civilians during the ongoing hostilities. Officials advised prioritising the protection of children, elderly people, pregnant women and individuals with disabilities. Residents were also encouraged to keep first aid kits accessible, identify safe areas within their homes, take shelter if they hear incoming attacks and stay away from fuel depots and petrol stations.
