Airstrike on Minab Girls’ School Among Deadliest as Iran War Toll Hits 1,230

An airstrike on a girls’ elementary school in Minab has emerged as one of the most devastating tragedies in the ongoing war involving Iran, the United States and Israel , highlighting the severe civilian toll of the conflict. The strike, which hit the school during class hours, reportedly killed about 165–180 people , the majority of them young schoolgirls aged between 7 and 12 . Iranian authorities said around 150 schoolgirls were among those killed, making it one of the deadliest single civilian incidents since the war began.

As the conflict continues to escalate, Iranian authorities say the overall death toll across the country has reached at least 1,230 people . The figures were released by Iran’s Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs , a government agency responsible for documenting war casualties and supporting families of victims.

Officials noted that the toll reflects bodies that have been identified and prepared for burial , suggesting that the number could rise further as rescue teams continue recovery operations in areas struck by air raids and missile attacks. Just a day earlier, the agency had placed the death toll at 1,045 , underscoring how rapidly the human cost of the conflict is increasing.

The nationwide toll includes both civilian and military casualties resulting from widespread strikes across several Iranian cities. In addition to the Minab school tragedy, attacks on Iranian naval assets in the Persian Gulf reportedly killed more than 80 sailors , reflecting the expanding scope of the conflict.

The war escalated after joint US–Israeli strikes on Iranian targets , which Tehran says hit military facilities as well as infrastructure in several regions, including areas near Tehran . In response, Iran has launched missile and drone attacks targeting Israeli territory and US military positions in the region.

Humanitarian groups have expressed concern over the rising number of civilian casualties and the growing strain on hospitals and emergency services. With rescue operations still underway and communication networks disrupted in several areas, officials warn that the true human toll could be significantly higher as more victims are identified in the coming days.