Tehran TimesIran-leaningJun 26, 2026, 3:52 PM

The Blood of Minab: America’s War on Iran and the World’s Silence

On February 28, 2026, marking the first day of the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, a Tomahawk missile devastated the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School located in the southern Iranian city of Minab. At the time of the strike, the school was filled with young children, boys and girls aged seven to twelve, who were attending classes. The missile attack during school hours led to tragic consequences, underscoring the severe human cost of the conflict initiated by American and Israeli forces. Despite the gravity of the incident and its clear impact on civilian life, the international community remained notably silent, highlighting concerns about global responses to acts of war that result in widespread civilian suffering. This event exemplifies the brutal realities of the conflict in Iran and the challenges in achieving accountability and justice for affected populations.

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Hafizabad, Pakistan - On February 28, 2026, the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, a Tomahawk missile struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in the southern city of Minab. The missile hit during class hours. Inside were young children, girls and boys between the ages of seven and twelve, sitting in their classrooms.