U.S.-Attributed Bombing of Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab Sparks Memorial for Children

The Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran, was struck by a bombing attributed to the United States on February 28, 2026, during the initial phase of the war. The attack, which occurred alongside Israeli operations, resulted in the deaths of many children and civilians. The school, now a memorial, stands as a symbol of the war's earliest casualties. The Los Angeles Times reported the attack was attributed to the U.S., while the Independent noted the bombing was part of the initial attacks alongside Israel. Both sources confirmed the school became a memorial for the victims. The exact number of casualties was not specified in the reports, but the event is widely recognized as the catalyst for the war.