The death toll from the attack on a girls' primary school in southern Iran has risen to 53 students, while at least 48 children remain injured, Iranian authorities reported as rescue efforts continue in the city of Minab.

According to official reports, the bombing directly hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh school, a A school with approximately 170 students, located in Hormozgan province, was bombed. Emergency teams worked for hours among the wreckage to evacuate survivors and recover bodies trapped under the rubble. The Iranian Ministry of Education confirmed the number of students killed and called the attack a “savage” act, while local authorities indicated that several of the injured girls were in serious condition, according to the EFE news agency. Ambulances and private vehicles transported the victims to nearby hospitals amid scenes of despair. Hormozgan's deputy governor, Ahmad Nafisi, indicated that rescue teams are continuing to search the ruins of the school amid fears that some children may still be missing. The school was operating normally when the attack occurred, according to initial reports. The attack took place amid the largest military escalation between Iran, the United States, and Israel in years. Hours before the bombing, airstrikes were reported against various locations across the country, including explosions in Tehran, Tabriz, and Isfahan. Iran subsequently responded by launching missiles and drones against US military installations in the Gulf and targets in Israeli territory. The Spanish news agency EFE reported that in Tehran, the tension was evident from early morning. Parents rushed to pick up their children from school, traffic clogged several avenues, and long lines formed at ATMs as rumors of new attacks multiplied. Authorities closed the airspace and restricted internet access in various parts of the country.