Iran Strikes During Talks; Regional Conflict Escalates, Rattling Global Markets

The Iranian government stated that one missile hit a girl's elementary school in Minab, killing at least 53 students. Communications were cut in Iran as the government declared all U.S. and Israeli interests in the region legitimate targets, launching retaliatory strikes against U.S. and Israeli bases.

Iran's foreign ministry noted that the strikes occurred during diplomatic negotiations with the U.S. Meanwhile, some Iranians who have previously protested the regime expressed hope that the strikes might lead to the regime's fall, with one individual stating they were less afraid than during a previous conflict and had stored food. U.S. President Trump urged Iranians to rise up and take over their government.