The death toll from a strike on a girls’ school in southern Iran has risen to 108, the Iranian Red Crescent said Sunday, as the country reels from a wave of US-Israeli military attacks.
“The number of student martyrs at Minab School has reached 108, and relief and debris removal operations are still ongoing,” a spokesperson for the organisation said, referring to the school in the southern city of Minab.
AFP was unable to independently verify the toll or the circumstances surrounding the incident, as access to the location remained restricted.
The strike came amid a broader military campaign launched Saturday by the United States and Israel targeting sites across Iran. The Iranian Red Crescent said at least 201 people were killed and 747 injured nationwide in the initial wave of attacks.
When contacted by AFP, the Israeli military did not immediately comment on the reports regarding the school strike.
The Pentagon also did not provide an immediate response. However, a spokesperson for US Central Command (CENTCOM), quoted by The New York Times, said: “We are aware of reports concerning civilian harm resulting from ongoing military operations. We take these reports seriously and are looking into them.
“The protection of civilians is of utmost importance, and we will continue to take all precautions available to minimise the risk of unintended harm.”
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the attack, calling it “another black page in the record of countless crimes committed by the aggressors.”
The escalation follows a major offensive by Washington and Israel that has dramatically intensified tensions in the region, with both sides warning of further action.
