A tragic incident in the southern Iranian city of Minab has drawn international condemnation after a missile strike hit a girls’ school, reportedly killing more than 160 people, most of them young students. The attack occurred on February 28 during the early phase of the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Among the global leaders reacting to the tragedy is Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister of Italy, who strongly condemned the killing of innocent schoolgirls and demanded accountability. Meloni Calls the Attack a “Massacre of Girls”.
Speaking in the Italian Senate, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the deaths of children in the Iranian city of Minab. She said the international community must determine who is responsible for what she described as a “massacre of girls”. Meloni also emphasized that the safety of civilians, especially children, must always be protected during conflicts. Her statement was one of the strongest reactions from a European leader regarding the deadly school strike.
What Happened in Minab?
The missile strike destroyed a girls’ elementary school in Minab in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province. According to Iranian reports, around 165 to 175 people were killed, most of them schoolgirls. The attack happened on the first day of large-scale military operations launched during the ongoing war involving the United States and Israel against Iran. The exact responsibility for the strike is still under investigation. Iran has accused the United States and Israel of carrying out the attack, while both countries have either denied involvement or said investigations are ongoing.
Global Concern Over Civilian Casualties:
The Minab school strike has intensified global concern over the impact of the conflict on civilians. International organizations and leaders have stressed that attacks on schools and civilian infrastructure violate humanitarian principles and international law. Reports suggest that many children were among the victims, making the tragedy one of the deadliest incidents involving civilians in the current conflict. Calls for an independent investigation have grown louder as the international community demands clarity about what happened.
Rising Tensions in the Middle East:
The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to escalate, with military operations and retaliatory attacks spreading across the region. The war has already affected global energy markets and political stability, with several countries urging restraint and diplomatic solutions to prevent further civilian casualties. For now, the tragedy in Minab has become a symbol of the human cost of war, reminding the world of the urgent need for accountability and peace.
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[4]: New Age | Italy PM condemns Iran school strike
[5]: Minab school bombing: what evidence is there that the US was responsible?
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