BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 1. More than 100 children were killed in airstrikes by American and Israeli warplanes on a school in the city of Minab, Hormuzgan Province, Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic to the UN Amir Said Iravani said during an emergency UN Security Council meeting, Trend reports.
Amir Said Iravani emphasized that, in addition to the school, numerous residential buildings were struck, and the number of civilian casualties continues to rise.
Following the second round of nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran on February 17, which ended without progress, the U.S. increased its presence in areas near Iran, deploying over 150 aircraft to bases in Europe and the Middle East.
The escalation follows the 3rd round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States in Geneva on February 26. Held under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the negotiations were seen as a last opportunity for a diplomatic resolution. However, no agreements were reached, as Tehran refused to halt uranium enrichment, dismantle its nuclear facilities, or accept indefinite restrictions on its nuclear program. On the morning of February 28, Israel and the U.S. began launching strikes on Iran from land, sea, and air.