The number of people killed as a result of the strike on a primary girls' school in the city of Minab, located in southern Iran, has reached 40, and 48 schoolchildren have been injured.
Musavat.com reports that the incident occurred during class time. The strike caused severe damage to the school building, and students were rescued from under the debris. The injured have been taken to nearby hospitals, and some are reported to be in serious condition.
Official statements regarding the type of weapon or the operation framework under which the incident occurred are still being clarified. Iranian officials have called the attack a grave crime against a civilian object.
Rescue efforts continue in the region. It is not ruled out that the death toll may increase.