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Iran Holds Mass Funeral for Girls Killed in Deadly School Strike Amid US-Israeli Attacks
Iranian authorities have held a mass funeral procession for more than 160 schoolgirls and staff killed in a devastating strike on a girls’ elementary ...
By Wavers Multimedia
The ceremony, attended by local residents and government figures, took place on Tuesday, with mourners gathering to pay tribute to the victims. According to Iranian state media and reports from regional outlets, the funerals came after recovery efforts concluded at the site of the Shajareh Tayebeh girls’ elementary school, which was struck on Saturday amid heavy bombardment across multiple areas of Iran.
Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, shared powerful images on social media showing graves being prepared for the young victims, condemning the attack as a “barbaric act” and placing blame on U.S. and Israeli forces. Araghchi described the strike as a shocking loss of innocent lives and challenged international partners to respond.
Local authorities have put the death toll at around 165 people, most of them children, with dozens more wounded in the incident, according to official statements. The school building was reportedly destroyed by a missile while classes were underway, leaving widespread devastation.
The United States and Israel have responded to questions about the attack by saying they are investigating the reports. U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, stated that American forces “would not deliberately target a school,” though details surrounding the strike remain unclear and unverified by independent international sources.
The strike and ensuing funerals have drawn international attention. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) condemned the bombing of an educational institution, warning that attacks on schools violate international humanitarian law and endanger the right to education.
As the Middle East conflict continues, the tragedy in Minab has underscored the human cost of escalating military actions. The outpouring of grief at the mass burial reflects deep pain and raises urgent questions about civilian protection and accountability as violence persists across the region.