Minab Tragedy Reaches Anime World, Japanese Creator Creates Work Remembering American Bomb Attacks on Schools in Iran

FAJAR.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Deep sorrow enveloped a small town in southern Iran after a heartbreaking tragedy befell hundreds of elementary school students.

This incident occurred in the midst of heated military conflict in the Middle East region which has again caused civilian casualties, including children.

The tragic incident occurred in Minab City, Hormozgan Province. The attack on the girls’ elementary school building reportedly killed hundreds of people, the majority of whom were young students.

This incident sparked widespread criticism and attention from various parties at the international level.

Mourning atmosphere in Minab City

The atmosphere of mourning was clearly visible in the funeral procession which took place in Minab City, Tuesday (3/3/2026) yesterday.

In a number of videos circulating, hundreds of residents are seen crowding the streets wearing black clothes as a symbol of mourning.

They stood in a row holding photos of children wearing school uniforms.

Residents waited for the funeral procession to begin with an atmosphere of emotion that enveloped the area.

Reports say more than 170 students died after their school building was hit by a military explosion that occurred in the area.

Air Strike Hits Elementary School

The tragedy began with an air attack that hit a girls’ primary school in Minab on Saturday (28/2/2026).

The explosion that occurred in the school area caused serious damage to the building and caused many casualties, both students and teaching staff.

The attack also had a wide impact on the local community in the area of ​​the incident.