Horrific reports emerge from Iran as a strike on a Minab primary school reportedly killed and injured dozens of girls. UN human rights officials described the scene as "absolutely horrific," with bloodstained backpacks symbolizing the conflict's cruelty and despair. An "prompt, impartial and thorough investigation" has been demanded into the attack. The UN warns that attacks targeting civilians may constitute "serious violations of international humanitarian law and may amount to war crimes."
The conflict, ignited by Israeli and US attacks on Iran, has led to counterstrikes across the region, impacting at least 12 countries. Iran faces a nationwide internet shutdown, limiting access to essential information and raising concerns about the government's response to dissent.
In Lebanon, heavy displacement is reported across southern regions and Beirut following Israeli airstrikes and the entry of Hezbollah into the conflict. An estimated 30,000 people have sought refuge in collective shelters, with many more displaced.
Humanitarian supply chains are severely disrupted, particularly impacting the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea. The UN World Food Programme is adapting by seeking overland corridors. While Egypt's ports and the Suez Canal remain functional, concerns linger over aid access to Gaza. The recent opening of the Kerem Shalom crossing is a critical step, but a continuous and scalable flow of food is urgently needed, with current supplies for only 10 to 2.5 weeks.