Iran Commemorates Victims of 2003 Minab School Strike

April 8, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Iran Commemorates Victims of 2003 Minab School Strike

Iran Commemorates Victims of US Strike on Minab School

A commemoration ceremony has taken place in Iran, honoring the victims of the US strike on a girls’ school in Minab. The incident occurred on the first day of the US-Israeli conflict against Iran, resulting in the loss of 168 lives.

The event was held hours before the US and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire agreement. Details of the ceremony are not available at this time.

Minab is a city located in Iran where the strike took place. The incident occurred on [date] as part of the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran, which also involves Israel.

The school strike was one of several incidents that have occurred during the conflict. The US has acknowledged involvement in the strike, while Iran has denied any direct involvement.

A total of 168 people were killed in the strike, with many more injured. The incident has been widely reported and has sparked international attention.

The ceasefire agreement reached by the US and Iran is set to last for two weeks. The exact terms of the agreement are not publicly available at this time.

Source: Al Jazeera