Iran claims strike on girls' school - dozens reported dead
Iranian state agency IRNA reported a strike on a girls' primary school, which they said killed 40 students and injured dozens more.
The information comes from the Iranian side and needs to be independently confirmed.
Details
According to IRNA, the strike hit the school during classes. The footage released shows extensive damage to the building and the aftermath of the explosion.
At the time of publication, there were no official comments from Israel on this incident.
What is known about the victims
The Iranian media reported at least 40 dead students and dozens injured. The exact number of casualties is subject to revision.
There is currently no independent confirmation of the extent of the losses.
Context.
The incident took place against the backdrop of a sharp escalation between Iran and Israel and reports of mutual strikes in the region.
Analysts warn that reports of significant civilian casualties could dramatically increase the risk of further escalation.
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