UNICEF: Escalating Conflicts in Iran Have Killed at Least 180 Children
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) stated that escalating military conflicts in Iran have resulted in the deaths of at least 180 children, with many others wounded.
In a report published on its X account on March 6, UNICEF detailed that 168 girls died on February 28 from an attack on a primary girls' school in Minab, southern Iran. Most of the victims were aged 7 to 12. Additionally, 12 other children were killed in schools across five other regions of Iran.
UNICEF noted that these casualties highlight the severity of the violence in the conflict and its long-term effects on families and communities. The organization emphasized that under international humanitarian law, schools should be safe zones, but ongoing military attacks have exposed children to harm and damaged essential infrastructure.
At least 20 schools and 10 hospitals in Iran have been affected, disrupting children's access to education and vital health services.
UNICEF urged all parties to comply with their obligations under international law to protect children's lives and well-being.
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