Mar 2 • 17:16 UTC 🇶🇦 Qatar Al Jazeera

Iran prepares mass grave for 165 students killed in US-Israeli airstrike

Iran is preparing a mass grave for 165 schoolgirls killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on an elementary school in Minab.

Iran is taking steps to prepare a mass grave for the 165 schoolgirls who tragically lost their lives in a recent US-Israeli airstrike that targeted the 'Tree of Goodness' elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, on February 28, 2026. The local governor confirmed the staggering death toll, emphasizing that most of the victims were young girls in the early stages of their education. The incident has triggered outrage across the country and brought international attention to the impact of military actions on civilians.

In the aftermath of the bombing, Iranian news outlets circulated a distressing video purportedly showing coffins holding the remains of the victims. This has resonated deeply within the Iranian community, leading to widespread condemnation on social media platforms. As rescue and recovery operations continue beneath the rubble, the emotional toll on families and communities is growing, accentuating the humanitarian crisis faced in the region.

Further fueling tensions, the Tasnim News Agency released an aerial photo depicting the ongoing excavation of mass graves for the victims, which was accompanied by critical remarks against the United States, referring to the incident as a 'gift from Trump to the Iranian people.' The public response underscores a deep-seated anger towards foreign military involvement and its devastating consequences, calling for accountability and justice for the lost lives of these innocent schoolgirls.

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