US-Israeli Strikes Kill Over 200 Iranians Including 153 at Girls School

US and Israeli forces carried out coordinated strikes inside Iran, killing at least 201 people and injuring 747 according to the Iranian Red Crescent.

“The killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in an attack by the United States and Israel has triggered sharp reactions across the world as leaders warn of escalation and regional instability”

Al Jazeera

The deadliest strike hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls school in Minab, killing at least 153 children and staff.

Al Jazeera

AP News confirmed the school strike but attributed it to anonymous officials, while the Pentagon confirmed six US service members killed without acknowledging the larger civilian toll.

The Atlantic Council characterized the campaign as a major shift to pursuing regime change.

Iran retaliated by declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed.

Iran's defense ministry threatened no mercy or forgiveness after US-Israeli strikes assassinated Khamenei.

AP News

The closure of the Strait triggered economic shockwaves that were covered differently by various outlets.

Trump threatened to continue the bombing with ferocious unyielding resolve.

A Reuters poll found only 27 percent of Americans approved of the strikes.

The Atlantic Council warned the campaign was a high-risk gamble with unclear objectives.

The speed and scale of the strikes took most European governments by surprise, resulting in a disjointed response.

The UK adopted a balanced posture combining criticism of Iran with calls for de-escalation.

Atlantic Council

France took a more legally critical stance warning that military action outside international law risks undermining global stability.

The UN Security Council scheduled an emergency session, and Guterres called for immediate cessation of hostilities.