UNICEF: Nearly 200 Children Killed as West Asia Conflict Escalates

• UNICEF reports almost 200 children killed across the Middle East since US and Israeli military strikes against Iran began.
• At least 181 deaths recorded in Iran, seven in Lebanon, three in Israel, and one in Kuwait, as of March 5.
• Deadliest incident: 168 schoolgirls (7-12 years old) killed at Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab, Iran on February 28.
• UNICEF states 20 schools and 10 hospitals damaged in Iran, disrupting education and basic health services.
• The agency urges all parties to protect civilians, emphasizing children pay an unacceptably high price for conflicts.