Iranian School Transformed into Memorial After Deadly U.S. and Israel Strikes
POLICY WIRE — Minab, Iran — The once-vibrant Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, southern Iran, now serves as a somber memorial to the children who lost their lives in one of the earliest strikes of...
POLICY WIRE — Minab, Iran — The once-vibrant Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, southern Iran, now serves as a somber memorial to the children who lost their lives in one of the earliest strikes of the U.S. and Israel’s conflict.
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The school’s bright blue gate, adorned with symbols of Iran’s map, oversized pencils, and portraits of notable figures, now leads to a walkway lined with photographs of the young victims. These images capture moments of joy and life, juxtaposed with black banners of mourning.
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On February 28, 2026, the school was hit by an attack, resulting in the death of more than 100 students, according to Iranian officials. The Trump administration has yet to acknowledge responsibility or release the Pentagon’s findings, despite an Associated Press investigation revealing evidence of at least one U.S. missile hitting the school.
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Months after the initial strike, the school’s two-story building remains in ruins, with classrooms frozen mid-lesson, desks half-buried, and ceilings collapsed. Hormozgan Governor Mohammad Ashouri Taziani has announced plans to transform the site into a war museum and memorial, preserving it as a historical record.
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A section of Minab’s cemetery has been dedicated to the victims, where families and visitors move quietly among the grave-marked artificial grass. Local residents report that three bodies have yet to be recovered.
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Attention was drawn back to Minab recently when a new round of U.S. strikes along Iran’s southern coast caused further casualties, including injuries at a wedding and other areas. Some of the wounded were brought to a hospital in the community.
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Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
