Civilians Under Threat Escalating Rhetoric, Prohibited Weapons
The protection of civilians in times of war is a cornerstone of international humanitarian law. Yet recent developments involving the United States, Iran, Israel, and ongoing conflicts such as Ukraine highlight a deeply troubling erosion of these protections. Reports of threats to target civilian infrastructure, the alleged use of prohibited weapons, and the continued destruction […]
When Classrooms Become Targets The Minab School Strike and the Collapse of Protection
On 28 February 2026, a devastating attack struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in Minab, a city in Iran’s Hormozgan province. During the opening phase of United States–Israel military operations, missiles hit a functioning school filled with young students. Reports from United Nations experts and humanitarian agencies indicate that more than 160 schoolgirls were […]
