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Israel-Iran War: Bombing of Minab School Kills 153

05 April, 2026.Gaza Genocide.3 sources

Key Takeaways

Islamic Resistance attacked northern Israeli targets with rockets and drones, including Nahariya and Meron.
Le Monde frames the conflict as Axis of Resistance confronting Israel.
Iranian leadership calls mobilization and shifts from deterrence to punitive operations.

Operatio Epic Fury

The US and Israeli bombing campaign began on February 28 with coordinated strikes.

“Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlement of Nahariya for the second time with a barrage of rockets: statement 25 Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Hadbat Al-Ejel site, north of the Kfar Yuval settlement, with a squadron of attack drones: statement 24 Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles east of the Khiam detention center with rocket barrages: statement 23 Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlement of Nahariya for the second time with a barrage of rockets: statement 25 Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Hadbat Al-Ejel site, north of the Kfar Yuval settlement, with a squadron of attack drones: statement 24 Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles east of the Khiam detention center with rocket barrages: statement 23”

Al-Manar TV Lebanon

The deadliest single strike hit a girls' school where at least 153 died.

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The Pentagon confirmed six American service members killed.

The Atlantic Council characterized the campaign as a major shift.

A Reuters poll found only 27 percent of Americans approved.

Iran's Retaliation

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to US and allied shipping.

Iran launched missile strikes on Israel that killed 11 people.

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Iran's defense ministry threatened no mercy or forgiveness.

Foreign Minister Araghchi said the war is not our war nor America's war.

About 20% of global oil shipments were immediately at risk.

War Weary and Uncertain

Congressional Democrats demanded briefings on the constitutional basis for the strikes.

“Estimated reading time: 2 minutes — As reported by The Insider Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei called for general mobilization as of June 18, asserting that 'the battle against the terrorist Zionist regime' had begun”

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The Atlantic Council called it a high-risk gamble with unclear objectives.

Khamenei had been killed in the opening strikes.

The war's spiraling consequences were being felt across energy markets and global trade.