Tehran: At least 250 students and teachers have been killed and around 600 educational institutions targeted since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, an official said. Hossein Sadeghi, head of the Information and Public Relations Center at Iran’s Education Ministry, reported these figures amidst ongoing tensions.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Sadeghi disclosed that another 184 students and teachers were injured in the attacks. The capital city, Tehran, witnessed significant casualties with 16 students and five teachers losing their lives, while eight students and five educators were wounded in the assaults.
Sadeghi further revealed that approximately 200 administrative, cultural, and educational facilities have suffered damage since February 28. The conflict has left a significant impact on the educational infrastructure and community in Iran, causing widespread concern about the safety and future of its students and educators.