UNICEF: At Least 180 Children Killed in Strikes on Iran

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UN agency warns of devastating impact on children as schools and hospitals are damaged during escalating conflict.

UNICEF has warned that at least 180 children have been killed in Iran since attacks were launched by the United States and Israel.

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The UN agency said it is “deeply concerned about the deadly impact the ongoing military escalation in Iran is having on children.” The casualties highlight the devastating toll that armed conflict continues to have on young civilians.

According to UNICEF, 168 children were killed in a strike on a girls’ school in the city of Minab on February 28, while classes were in session. The majority of those killed were students between seven and 12 years old.

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The agency added that another 12 children were killed in attacks on other schools across Iran, further raising concerns about the safety of educational institutions during the ongoing conflict.

“These child casualties are a stark reminder of the brutality of war and violence on children, which impacts families and communities for generations,” UNICEF said in its statement.

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Beyond the loss of life, UNICEF also reported widespread damage to civilian infrastructure, noting that at least 20 schools and 10 hospitals have been damaged in the attacks.

The organization reiterated its call for the protection of civilians, particularly children, stressing that schools and hospitals must remain safe spaces even during times of conflict.