168 Killed in Attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab; Amnesty International Urges Accountability and Independent Investigation
Following an airstrike on a primary school in the city of Minab, Hormozgan province, which resulted in the deaths of at least 168 people, including more than 100 children, Amnesty International stated that the incident must be independently and transparently investigated and that those responsible must be held accountable.
Amnesty International also called on U.S. authorities to ensure that any investigation into the attack is conducted in an impartial, independent, and transparent manner.
According to the report, the attack occurred on the morning of February 28, 2026. Evidence gathered from videos, satellite images, and interviews with independent sources indicates that the airstrike directly hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school building. As a result, a large number of civilians—including students, parents, and teachers—were killed or injured, and the school building and surrounding areas suffered extensive damage.
The report further states that at the same time as the school was struck, 12 additional buildings in a nearby compound, reportedly affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), were also targeted using guided weapons.
Amnesty International noted that the school accommodated both boys and girls, with classes held on separate floors. The timing of the attack in the morning meant that many students were inside the building when the strike occurred.
In its assessment, the organization stated that available evidence suggests U.S. forces may have failed to take necessary precautions to minimize harm to civilians—an issue that, if confirmed, could constitute a serious violation of international humanitarian law.
It also emphasized that directly targeting a school building—even if it had previously been part of a military-related complex—raises concerns about reliance on outdated or inaccurate intelligence and a failure to adequately verify the nature of the target.
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