Western media all but blames Tehran for a strike that killed 168 Iranian schoolgirls

March 5, 2026

TL;DR

An Israeli airstrike on February 28 targeted a girls' primary school in Minab, Iran, killing 168 students and 14 teachers.
Western media coverage is criticized for being silent, downplaying the event, or implicitly blaming Iran for the attack.
The reporting is contrasted with Western media's extensive coverage of incidents involving children in Israel or Ukraine.
The author alleges that Western media outlets like the BBC, New York Times, and CNN have engaged in dishonest reporting, casting doubt on Iranian accounts and even suggesting the school could be linked to military bases.
The article draws parallels to past US-Israeli military tactics in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iraq, suggesting a strategy of terrorizing civilian populations.
The author argues that despite the alleged war crime, Western media shows a lack of empathy and humanity towards the Iranian victims, implying their lives are devalued.
The piece concludes by stating that such actions will fuel Iranian resistance and retaliation.

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