Key facts
- US strikes across five Iranian provinces killed at least 14 people and wounded 78 others.
- Amnesty International reported a US strike on a school in Minab killed 156 people, including 120 children.
- Amnesty International stated the US strike violated international humanitarian law.
- The conflict escalated after US-Israeli airstrikes killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- Iran has targeted US bases and infrastructure in Bahrain and Kuwait.
The United States conducted strikes across five Iranian provinces on Wednesday, resulting in at least 14 deaths and 78 injuries, according to the Iranian Health Ministry. This action occurs amidst an ongoing war between Iran and its regional allies against the United States and Israel, which began on February 28, 2026. The conflict escalated following US-Israeli airstrikes that killed Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Amnesty International released findings indicating that a US strike on a school in Minab, Hormozgan province, killed 156 people, including 120 children. The organization stated that this attack violated international humanitarian law, as US forces failed to take feasible precautions to avoid civilian harm and may have relied on outdated intelligence. Amnesty International called for transparency and accountability from US authorities regarding the investigation into the strike.
Iran has continued its fire exchange for a second day, targeting several US bases and infrastructure in Bahrain and Kuwait, while Washington stated it hit around 90 targets across Iran. Sirens were activated in Bahrain and Kuwait, as well as elevated security threat alerts sent to mobile phones in Qatar. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf criticized US attacks, asserting that Tehran would retaliate. State media reported that the train line between Tehran and Mashhad has been suspended following US strikes.