During the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, at least 20 schools and 13 medical facilities were damaged or destroyed. This was reported in the UN Secretary-General’s daily briefing on March 6, 2026, citing data from UNICEF and the World Health Organization.

The statement emphasizes that educational institutions and medical facilities are protected under international humanitarian law and must remain safe places for children and civilians.

Strikes on these facilities cause serious damage to infrastructure and the lives of civilians, including hundreds of children in the conflict zone.