Her voice still echoes in her mother’s ears — the voice of a young woman who was both a teacher and an artist, a devoted mother and a creative spirit. But now, only memories remain of Mahsa Ranjbari, a moral education coach and photographer at Shohadaye Rahpouyan-e Khalij Fars Elementary School in Minab, who was martyred in an American–Zionist airstrike on February 28, 2026. Her mother shares the painful story of a short yet deeply meaningful life.
A Short Life Filled with Purpose
Maryam Sadeghi, the mother of the martyred teacher from Minab, recalls her daughter’s brief but fruitful life:
“Mahsa was born in 1997, studied industrial engineering, and got married four years ago. She leaves behind a two-and-a-half-year-old son.”
She adds, “This was her first year working as a moral education coach at Shohadaye Rahpouyan-e Khalij Fars School. She was chosen out of three applicants for the position.”
A Talented and Social Soul
The grieving mother remembers Mahsa’s unique character:
“Mahsa was the eldest of my three children. She was exceptionally kind, warm, and social—always close to both her paternal and maternal relatives. She was talented in so many ways: a skilled charcoal portrait artist, a doll maker, and everyone loved her pastries.”
Sadeghi recalls that her daughter was industrious and multifaceted.
“Besides teaching, she was also a hair stylist and never shied away from hard work. When her father was building our home, Mahsa helped him paint the walls. She even worked at his computer shop whenever she could.”
A Simple Life Filled with Generosity
According to her mother, Mahsa lived simply and never sought extravagance.
“She had no interest in luxury. When she got married, she chose a modest ceremony. She was content with little and was always willing to help others but never expected anything in return.”
Mahsa also dreamed of helping women in her community.
“She planned to open a sewing workshop one day,” her mother says, “so that women in the family who knew tailoring could earn an income and improve their lives.”
A Wedding Anniversary Turned to Mourning
The mother’s story turns heavy when she recalls the tragic night:
“The night she was buried was the same night as her wedding anniversary. That coincidence was unbearably painful for us.”
She continues tearfully, “After the enemy’s airstrike on the school, we endured four agonizing days until we found only her facial remains at the site. The sorrow of not being able to wash or shroud her body will stay with me forever.”
The Scene of the Tragedy
“I only saw the school from afar that day,” Sadeghi recounts, “but when I visited again on Teacher’s Day, I understood the scale of the devastation. The deep crater from the explosion marked the very spot where part of her face was found. It was a heartbreaking sight.”
The mother adds, “Today, I searched once more for one of her lost shoes, but I couldn’t find it.”
The Attack That Shook a School
Shohadaye Rahpouyan-e Khalij Fars Elementary School for boys occupied the first floor of the building, while the Shajareh Tayyebeh School for girls operated on the second.
It was this school complex that became the target of the American–Zionist air raid, resulting in the martyrdom of 168 students, teachers, and parents — a tragedy that left an entire community in mourning.
From: shabestan