China Pledges $200,000 Aid to Families of Students Killed in Iran School Strike

China says it will provide humanitarian assistance to families of students reportedly killed during recent attacks in Iran, as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East.

According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the Red Cross Society of China will send $200,000 in emergency humanitarian aid to the Iranian Red Crescent Society.

Guo Jiakun, foreign ministery spokesperson said the aid will specifically support families of schoolchildren killed during the conflict. He also stated that Beijing condemns attacks targeting civilians and called for the protection of non-combatants.

Iranian media reported that a girls’ school in Hormozgan province was hit during joint attacks by the United States and Israel. Reports claimed that more than 160 students were killed in the strike, although independent verification has not been confirmed.

The latest developments come amid a sharp escalation between Iran and its regional rivals, with military exchanges and airstrikes increasing across the region in recent weeks.

US forces have also carried out rocket and air strikes targeting Iran-linked positions in parts of the Middle East as tensions grow between Washington and Tehran, raising fears of a wider confrontation.

China has repeatedly called for restraint and dialogue, warning that further escalation between Iran, the United States and Israel could destabilize the broader Middle East and lead to greater humanitarian consequences.

The aid announcement highlights Beijing’s attempt to position itself as a humanitarian and diplomatic actor as global powers respond to the rapidly evolving crisis in the Middle East.

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