Fatemeh Fadavi

Their life

Fatemeh Fadavi was a ten-year-old Iranian schoolgirl who was killed in a deadly airstrike on her primary school in Minab in late February 2026. She was among many young students present when the school was struck by missiles in an that caused significant civilian casualties. Her death reflects the devastating impact of armed conflict on children and educational environments.

Fatemeh Fadavi was a young student living in or near Minab, a city in southern Iran. On the morning of 28 February 2026, she was attending classes at Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School when the school was hit by an initial missile strike. In response, teachers attempted to protect students by moving them into a safer indoor area and contacting their families. As Fatemeh and other children gathered there, a second missile struck the same location, leading to catastrophic casualties. Fatemeh was among those killed in this second explosion. While no detailed personal information about her life, family, or education has been publicly reported, her death represents the broader toll of violence on children caught in conflict zones.

How they died

Fatemeh Fadavi died as a result of a military airstrike on a civilian primary school during an escalation in conflict involving Iran and reported US–Israel operations. She was among the children present at the school.

Fatemeh Fadavi, a ten-year-old child, died as a result of injuries sustained during a reported airstrike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School in Minab on 28 February 2026. According to witness accounts, the attack followed a “double tap” pattern, beginning with an initial missile strike that hit the school while students were present, causing immediate casualties and panic. In response, teachers and staff attempted to move children, including Fatemeh, to a safer indoor area. As survivors gathered there seeking protection, a second missile struck the same location, leading to further destruction and loss of life. Fatemeh Fadavi was among the children killed in this second explosion, with her death attributed to severe blast injuries caused by the strike within a confined civilian setting.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Fatemeh Fadavi, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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