Calls grow for independent probe into deadly Iranian girls' school attack

"An attack on a functioning school during class hours raises the most serious concerns under international law and must be urgently, independently, and effectively investigated, with accountability for any violations. A strike on a school represents a grave assault on children, on education, and on the future of an entire community."

"There is no excuse for killing girls in a classroom. Rights advocates have pointed to the Minab school attack as evidence of potential war crimes being committed by Israel and the US in a war that legal experts say was launched in violation of the UN Charter and in breach of international law."

"Iran's UN envoy, Amir Saeid Iravani, told reporters on Monday that the school was deliberately destroyed in US-Israeli attacks against the country. As a result, 165 innocent schoolgirls were martyred. I repeat it—165 schoolgirls martyred."

A bombing attack on Minab primary school in southern Iran killed 165 girls aged seven to twelve during class hours. UN experts issued a statement condemning the attack as a grave assault on children and education, demanding urgent independent investigation and accountability for international law violations. Rights advocates characterize the incident as potential war crimes by Israel and the US, occurring during their conflict with Iran. Iran's UN envoy stated the school was deliberately destroyed in US-Israeli attacks, resulting in 165 schoolgirl deaths. The attack represents part of a broader civilian toll, with over 1,332 deaths reported in the conflict. Recent investigations suggest US military involvement in the bombing.

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