The funeral prayers for the female students of a school targeted by a missile attack in the Iranian city of Minab have been offered, with local officials in attendance.

According to Iranian media, the Shajara Tayyiba Elementary School in Minab was struck by a missile on Saturday morning.

Key Details of the Incident:

• Casualties: Ibrahim Tahiri, the Prosecutor of Minab, stated that the death toll has reached 168, with 96 others injured.

• Victims: The majority of the deceased and injured are young female students.

• Allegations: Iran holds the United States and Israel responsible for the strike.

International Response:

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio commented on the situation, stating that the United States would not knowingly target a school. However, he noted that U.S. agencies are currently investigating to determine whether the incident was a result of their military actions.