Missiles fired by US, Israel hit two schools near Tehran: Iranian media
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Why in news
Iranian media reported that US and Israeli missiles struck two schools in Parand, southwest of Tehran, sparking condemnation over civilian safety and targeting accuracy.
Background
The strikes occurred in the town of Parand, southwest of Tehran, Iran. The incident followed a previous strike on a girls' school in Minab that killed 165 people.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceParand: A town located southwest of Tehran, Iran
- Fact165 people were killed in a previous strike on a girls' school in Minab
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of escalating kinetic strikes on civilian infrastructure in the Middle East on regional stability and international humanitarian law.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Humanitarian crisis: Violation of international norms regarding the protection of educational institutions in conflict zones
- Escalation dynamics: Risk of rapid regional contagion due to direct kinetic strikes on civilian targets
Keywords: Kinetic warfare · Civilian infrastructure · Regional stability · Humanitarian law · Proportionality
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