The Secretary of Iran’s National Commission for UNESCO has strongly condemned a missile strike that targeted a girls’ primary school in Minab. Officials report that the school was struck twice, raising severe concerns about the safety and protection of educational institutions in the region. UNESCO has joined in expressing outrage and demanding accountability for the attacks which endangered young students and violated international norms protecting schools from military action. The Secretary highlighted the tragic nature of the attack and emphasized the urgent need for global efforts to safeguard children’s right to education, particularly in conflict zones. The strike on the Minab girls’ school has drawn widespread condemnation from human rights organizations and the international community, who underscore that such acts threaten the future of affected children and contribute to broader destabilization. UNESCO reaffirmed its commitment to supporting educational development and promoting peace, while urging all parties to respect humanitarian laws and protect schools as safe spaces for learning. This recent incident in Minab underscores the ongoing vulnerabilities faced by schools in conflict areas and the critical importance of coordinated international action to prevent similar tragedies.
