Iran’s education minister says a war on schools has killed 310 students and teachers. The conflict began in late February. The United States and Israel lead the attacks. The minister provided these figures on Monday night. He spoke during a televised interview. The war on schools has also wounded more than 210 people. Alireza Kazemi gave these grim numbers. He serves as Iran’s minister of education. The attacks have damaged or destroyed 900 educational units. This number includes 750 schools. It also covers camping and sporting facilities.
The strikes have hit several provinces hard. Hormozgan, Markazi, Tehran, and East Azarbaijan suffered the most damage. The enemies deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure. One attack killed about 170 children at an elementary school in Minab. That happened on the first day of war. Iran’s Foreign Ministry has contacted international organizations. These include UNESCO and UNICEF. Tehran wants to pursue legal justice for Iranian students. The ministry confirmed this step.
The broader conflict started on February 28. The US-Israeli coalition launched an unprovoked war. They assassinated Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. He was Iran’s Leader of the Islamic Revolution. The attacks also killed senior military officials. The coalition targeted nuclear facilities, schools, and hospitals. Iran’s armed forces have responded with force. They launched nearly 100 retaliatory strikes. The operation carries the name True Promise 4. Hundreds of ballistic and hypersonic missiles hit American and Israeli targets. Drone attacks also struck across the region.
Experts say targeting schools breaks international law. Such actions violate the Geneva Conventions. The war on schools will have long-term effects. Children lose education and safety. Communities face years of recovery. The future outlook remains uncertain. Iran continues its legal push through the UN. But enforcement of any ruling seems difficult. Military analysts expect more retaliation. The region faces a prolonged conflict.