By Breaking Editor 
In a tragic escalation of military tensions in the Middle East, an airstrike reportedly carried out by U.S. and Israeli forces has struck a girls’ elementary school in the southern Iranian city of Minab. As of the latest reports, the death toll has risen to at least 85, including many children, according to Iranian state media.
Initial reports indicated that 40 fatalities had been confirmed, but subsequent updates have provided increasingly higher figures, with sources such as the Associated Press citing local officials who have stated that the casualties include at least 51 schoolgirls. Al Jazeera has also reported that the death toll is expected to rise as rescuers continue to search through the rubble for survivors.
This incident has triggered widespread condemnation on social media platforms, with many users questioning the justification of targeting a non-military site. Legal experts have suggested that the use of an elementary school as a military target raises serious concerns over potential war crimes. Social media commentators have called for transparency from the U.S. government on the rationale behind the strike, and expressed outrage over the deaths of young children.
Former President Donald Trump has been mentioned in various posts regarding the attack, with critics alleging that his administration’s actions reflect a disregard for human life abroad. Details surrounding the operational plans for such strikes remain murky, igniting a debate over military ethics and civilian safety in conflict zones.
This incident comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and U.S.-Israel aligned forces, and raises urgent questions about the impacts on regional stability and humanitarian considerations. As communities mourn the tragic loss of young lives, international reaction remains to be seen as the situation continues to unfold.