This Friends Peace Teams’ article, written by Korean Quaker Jungjoo Gang Park, recounts the tragic U.S. missile strike at Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Iran, on 28/02/2026, which killed 175 students and teachers.
It reflects on the everyday lives and aspirations of the children before the attack, highlighting the devastating impact of war on innocent lives. The narrative criticises the lack of accountability and the impersonal nature of modern warfare, especially as technological advancements fuel the arms industry and are celebrated in financial markets like the KOSPI.
The author draws a contrast between the indifference shown by society—where the deaths of children in war are overlooked in favour of academic achievement and technological progress—and the genuine need for empathy and awareness. The article ultimately calls for greater responsibility and reflection in the face of ongoing conflict, lamenting the silence surrounding such tragedies in public education and discourse.