A missile strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in Minab, Hormozgan Province has become a focal point of international concern and calls for accountability. On 28 February 2026, the school was struck amid the opening air operations of the ongoing war in Iran, collapsing much of the building and causing numerous casualties, including many schoolchildren. Iranian officials reported dozens killed and scores injured, most of them students present at the time of the explosion.
Initial social media claims about the weapon referenced a Raduga Kh‑55 cruise missile, but independent and military analysts caution that no official confirmation has been released regarding the exact munition involved. Investigators, including defense experts and international open‑source analysts, are examining debris and satellite imagery to establish the type of missile and its origin.
The strike’s impact on a school has drawn strong reactions internationally. Governments, humanitarian organizations and rights groups are urging a comprehensive and transparent investigation to determine responsibility, compliance with international law, and to prevent further harm to civilians in the conflict.
