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

US and Israeli forces carried out coordinated strikes inside Iran as part of "Operation Epic Fury," killing at least 201 people and injuring 747 according to the Iranian Red Crescent.

“Following the rapid developments in the conflict between the United States and Iran up to March 30, 2026, American newspapers and local political analysts have offered in-depth analyses and reports on the diverse dimensions of this war”

Mawqiʿ Oman Net

The deadliest single strike hit a girls school in Minab, killing at least 153 children and staff.

Mawqiʿ Oman Net

AP News confirmed the school strike but attributed it to anonymous officials, while the Pentagon confirmed six US service members killed.

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

Iran retaliated by declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed and launching missile strikes on Israel that killed 11 people.

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

The New York Times

The closure of the Strait triggered economic shockwaves covered differently by Al Jazeera and AP.

The same retaliatory action is presented as aggression or self-defense depending on editorial stance.

Trump threatened to continue the bombing with ferocious unyielding resolve.

“Iran rejected the US proposal to end the war / IRGC: US F-16 shot down / Change in the tone of the German chancellor toward Iran According to Tabnak’s international service, Global Times, citing its experts, the US effort to bolster its position in Western Asia is less a sign of progress than evidence of the difficulty in achieving Washington’s initial objectives”

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The same AP report omitted the Reuters poll showing only 27% approval.

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

Growing domestic opposition received minimal coverage.

Amid escalating violence, diplomatic efforts intensified with a new 15-item US framework.

Major power players like China and Russia were absent from discussions.

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Iran publicly rejected the proposal.

Israeli dynamics complicated matters as Tel Aviv adopted an aggressive posture.