"Video recorded by bystanders and verified by The Post showed a crowd frantically gathered around the school after it was struck. Shattered glass and crumbled wall blanketed the ground. One side of the building appeared to have nearly collapsed, as smoke rose from the debris. Additional footage released by Iranian media showed backpacks apparently stained with blood and a row of what appeared to be corpses in body bags."
"U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins, a spokesman for U.S. Central Command, told The Post that the military was 'aware of reports concerning civilian harm resulting from ongoing military operations. We take these reports seriously and are looking into them.' He added that 'protection of civilians is of utmost importance, and we will continue to take all precautions available to minimize the risk of unintended harm.'"
"The school is near what appears to be a military installation, according to satellite imagery and open source material. An Iranian official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive information, said the school was near a 'small medical center.' When asked if an IRGC base was present in the city, he did not confirm or deny it, but said it would not be unusual for one to be located there."
A Saturday morning airstrike targeted the Shajarah Tayyiba girls' school in Minab, southern Iran, according to Iranian state media. Iranian officials reported over 100 children were killed. The school is located near what satellite imagery suggests is a military installation, and an Iranian official indicated proximity to a small medical center without confirming or denying an IRGC base presence. Verified video footage showed extensive destruction with shattered glass, collapsed walls, and smoke. Iranian media released images of blood-stained backpacks and body bags. U.S. Navy Captain Tim Hawkins stated the military was investigating reports of civilian harm and emphasized protection of civilians as paramount, asserting the U.S. does not target civilians. Iran reported 201 total deaths and 747 injured across 24 provinces from recent U.S. and Israeli strikes.
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