Iran's education minister revealed shocking figures this week, alleging that 206 students and teachers have been killed in US-Israeli military operations since late February 2026. The claims come amid soaring Middle East tensions that young activists are calling "a war on education."
🔍 Education Minister Alireza Kazemi told state media IRNA that 161 educators and students were injured in what he described as targeted strikes. The announcement followed emotional funeral ceremonies for military leaders killed in the same operations.
📅 Regional conflict escalated dramatically after February 28, when Washington and Tel Aviv launched joint attacks claiming over 1,200 lives. With classrooms now becoming battlegrounds, students across Iran are organizing "Pens Down" protests demanding international protection for schools.
🌐 Global youth networks are amplifying the story through #ProtectEducation trends, while UN officials urge restraint. As tech-savvy Gen Z activists livestream rubble-filled schoolyards, the world watches anxiously for diplomatic breakthroughs.
