Mohammad-Sadra Zarei
Mohammad-Sadra Zarei died as a result of an air strike that struck his primary school during ongoing military hostilities involving Iran and its adversaries. The attack reportedly targeted or hit the school where students and staff were present.
Mohammad-Sadra Zarei was killed when missiles struck Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School in the southern Iranian city of Minab. According to reports, the attack involved a “double-tap” strike in which a second missile struck shortly after the first explosion. The second strike reportedly hit areas where students and staff had gathered seeking safety after the initial blast, resulting in numerous casualties among children and school personnel.
Biography
Mohammad-Sadra Zarei was an eight-year-old Iranian primary school student from Minab. He attended classes at Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School, where he spent his days learning alongside other young students. On 1 March 2026, he was among the children present when the school was struck by missiles during an air strike amid the regional conflict. Mohammad-Sadra was killed in the attack, becoming one of many young victims whose deaths shocked the local community and drew international attention.
Mohammad-Sadra Zarei was a young student living in the coastal city of Minab in southern Iran. At eight years old, he was in the early years of his primary education and attended Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School. Like many children of his age, his daily life revolved around school activities, learning basic subjects, and spending time with classmates and family.
On the morning of 1 March 2026, the school was hit by missiles during an air strike amid the escalating conflict involving Iran and foreign military forces. Witnesses reported that after the first explosion struck the school building, teachers attempted to move students to safer areas, including the prayer hall. Shortly afterward, a second explosion reportedly struck the same complex, causing devastating casualties among children and staff. Mohammad-Sadra Zarei was among those who lost their lives in the attack.
His death was later included in lists of victims compiled by media organizations documenting those killed in the strike. The tragedy prompt
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Names and ages of children killed in strike on Iranian school MEE has collected the names and ages of some of those killed in the Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school strike1 middleeasteye.net Open source
Iran holds mass funeral for girls, staff killed in US-Israel school attack Thousands gather in Minab for a mass funeral, chanting against the US and Israel after the school bombing.2 aljazeera.com Open source
61 names and ages of many of the 168 victims killed in a "double tap" strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school in Minab, Iran. The identified victims include students, staff, and siblings, including a two-month-old baby.3 web.facebook.com Open source