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Iran Vows Retaliation After Israeli Strike Allegedly Kills Dozens at Girls' School

Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has accused Israel of striking a primary school for girls, alleging dozens of children were killed. He vowed that these crimes against the Iranian people "will not go unanswered," linking the action to what he called an unprovoked war by Netanyahu and Trump. The Israel Defense Forces announced a broad joint operation with the U.S. to degrade the Iranian regime, citing an ongoing existential threat. Meanwhile, Switzerland and other countries have expressed alarm and called for maximum restraint and protection of civilians.

Key Points: Iran FM: Dozens Killed in Israeli Strike on School

  • Iran alleges deadly Israeli strike on girls' school
  • FM Araghchi vows retaliation
  • IDF launches joint op with U.S. against Iran
  • Switzerland calls for restraint and protection of civilians
  • Tensions escalate over existential threats
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Iran's Foreign Minister alleges 'dozens' killed in Israeli strike on school

Iran's Foreign Minister alleges an Israeli strike on a girls' school killed dozens of children, vowing a response. Israel cites existential threat.

"Dozens of innocent children have been murdered at this site alone. - Seyed Abbas Araghchi"

Tehran, February 28

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday alleged that the Israeli strike on Iranian primary school for girls murdered dozens. Araghchi vowed to answer the strikes.

In a post on X, he said, "The destroyed building is a primary school for girls in the south of Iran. It was bombed in broad daylight, when packed with young pupils. Dozens of innocent children have been murdered at this site alone. These crimes against the Iranian People will not go unanswered."

Araghchi quoted Trump's old post on X from October 9, 2012 where he had criticised Former US President Barack Obama, saying he would strike Iran.

Araghchi said in a post on X, "Netanyahu and Trump's war on Iran is wholly unprovoked, illegal, and illegitimate. Trump has turned 'America First' into 'Israel First'--which always means 'America Last'. Our Powerful Armed Forces are prepared for this day and will teach the aggressors the lesson they deserve."

The Israel Defense Forces had said in a post on X earlier in the day, "OPERATION ROARING LION: The IDF and the U.S Armed Forces have launched a broad & joint operation to thoroughly degrade the Iranian terrorist regime and to remove existential threats to Israel over time. The Iranian regime has not abandoned its plan to destroy Israel. The regime has continued financing, training, and arming its proxies positioned on Israel's borders. These actions constitute an existential threat to Israel and pose a danger to the Middle East and the world as a whole."

However, several countries have called for peace in the region.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Switzerland said in a post on X, "Switzerland is deeply alarmed by today's strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran. Switzerland calls for full respect of international law, including the UN Charter and IHL. We urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint, protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. The Swiss Embassy remains operational. Our good offices remain at the disposal of the parties involved."

- ANI

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Rohit P
The situation is very complex. While the loss of innocent life is tragic, we must also consider the IDF's statement about existential threats. Iran has been a state sponsor of terror for a long time. The region needs stability, not more escalation.
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Aman W
As an Indian, I see this and worry. Our region has enough tensions. A full-blown Iran-Israel-US conflict will send shockwaves globally, affecting oil prices and our economy. Switzerland's call for restraint is the only sane voice here.
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Sarah B
The Foreign Minister quoting a 2012 Trump tweet to make a point today feels like propaganda. The facts need independent verification. Was it truly a school, or a dual-use facility? The fog of war is thick, and we should be cautious with claims from all sides.
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Vikram M
This is a terrible tragedy. No child should pay the price for conflicts between governments. India has always stood for peaceful resolution. I hope our diplomatic channels are working to calm things down. Jai Hind.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, the article seems to only present the Iranian FM's allegations and the IDF's justification. Where is the on-ground reporting? We need more neutral sources before forming an opinion. The truth is often the first casualty.

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