A deadly strike on a school in Minab, Iran on February 28 that killed dozens of people, including children, appears to have been part of a larger attack targeting an adjacent naval base, according to analysis reported by The New York Times.

The incident occurred in the southern Iranian city of Minab, where Iranian officials have claimed that U.S. forces were operating at the nearby naval facility. The school strike resulted in significant civilian casualties, with children among the victims.

The analysis suggests the school may not have been the primary target, but rather was hit during operations focused on the neighboring naval base. Iranian authorities have alleged U.S. involvement in the naval base operations, though the extent and nature of any U.S. military presence or activities in the area remains unclear.

The February incident adds to ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States in the region. Details about the specific circumstances of the strike and the parties responsible remain limited, with Iranian officials providing the primary source of information about alleged U.S. operations at the naval facility.

The civilian casualties at the school have raised concerns about the protection of non-combatants in military operations. The incident highlights the risks to civilian infrastructure located near potential military targets in conflict zones.