Esra Zakeri

Their life

Esra Zakeri was a nine-year-old Iranian primary school student from Minab. She attended Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School, where she studied alongside other children in her community. On the morning of 1 March 2026, the school was struck by missiles during an air strike amid a regional conflict. Esra Zakeri was among the children who lost their lives in the attack, which deeply affected families and the wider community.

Esra Zakeri was a young student living in Minab, a coastal city in southern Iran. At nine years old, she was in primary school and attended Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School, where she spent her days learning and interacting with classmates.

On the morning of 1 March 2026, missiles struck the school during an air strike amid escalating tensions between Iran and foreign military forces. Witnesses reported that the first explosion damaged the school building, causing panic among students and staff. Teachers attempted to gather students in safer areas of the school complex. Shortly afterward, a second missile reportedly struck the area where many students had taken shelter. The second explosion caused devastating casualties among children and school personnel.

Esra Zakeri was among those killed in the attack. Her name later appeared in lists compiled by media organizations identifying victims of the strike. Following the tragedy, large funeral ceremonies and mourning gatherings took place in Minab, where families and community members honored the memory of the children who lost their lives.

How they died

Esra Zakeri died after an air strike struck her primary school during ongoing military hostilities involving Iran and its adversaries. She was among the students present at the school when the attack occurred.

Esra Zakeri was killed when missiles struck Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School in Minab. Reports described the incident as a “double-tap” strike, where a second missile was launched shortly after the first explosion. According to witness accounts, after the initial blast hit the school building, teachers and staff attempted to move students to safer areas within the school complex. The second explosion reportedly struck the location where many children had gathered for protection, resulting in significant casualties among students and school personnel.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Esra Zakeri, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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