International Bodies Condemn Minab School Strike as Calls for Justice Intensify

International Bodies Condemn Minab School Strike as Calls for Justice Intensify
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International organizations and world leaders have strongly condemned the missile strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab, Iran, which killed scores of students and teachers, describing it as a grave violation of international humanitarian law and urging immediate accountability for the victims.

The attack took place on 28 February 2026, during the early stages of the conflict between Iran and forces aligned with the United States and Israel. According to available reports, the school was hit by a missile strike in Hormozgan province, killing at least 175 people, many of them children, and injuring dozens more. Independent analyses have indicated that the strike most likely involved a US‑launched weapon during operations against nearby military targets.

At an emergency session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, representatives overwhelmingly condemned the Minab school attack as a serious affront to civilian protection in conflict. The session, requested by Iran, China, and Cuba, called for a transparent, independent investigation and for the results to be made public swiftly to ensure justice for victims’ families.

Volker Türk, addressing the council, urged the United States to complete its own probe into the incident and to release findings on responsibility, emphasizing that delays undermine confidence in accountability measures. Several countries attending the session expressed alarm over the high civilian toll and stressed the need for compliance with international law.