Strike on Iranian primary school kills 148, authorities say

A deadly strike on an Iranian primary school killed 148 people, according to authorities, marking one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in recent years. The incident occurred in March 2026, though the exact location within Iran remains unspecified in initial reports, raising questions about regional security tensions. Authorities have not yet identified the perpetrators, but the scale of the attack suggests possible involvement of state or non-state armed groups. The majority of victims were children, escalating public outrage and prompting calls for an international investigation into potential war crimes. Iran’s government declared a national day of mourning, while global leaders condemned the attack, fearing further destabilization in the already volatile Middle East.