Ghalibaf Brings Images of Minab Child Victims to Islamabad Peace Talks

Islamabad: Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf was seen carrying photographs of young victims from the Minab school attack as he travelled to Islamabad for high-level ceasefire negotiations with the United States.

Images shared from inside the aircraft showed seats marked with photographs of children killed in the 2026 Minab incident, alongside personal belongings reportedly recovered from the site. The display highlighted the human impact of the ongoing conflict ahead of critical diplomatic talks.

Minab School Attack Left Dozens Dead

The Minab strike, which hit a primary school in southern Iran earlier this year, reportedly killed at least 175 people, most of them children. It has been described as one of the deadliest single incidents of the conflict.

The tragedy continues to shape public sentiment in Iran and has become a central point in political and diplomatic messaging.

Symbolic Gesture Ahead of Peace Talks

Ghalibaf’s decision to bring the victims’ images into the diplomatic space is being seen as a symbolic move aimed at placing civilian casualties at the centre of negotiations.

Iranian officials are expected to use the talks in Islamabad to push for a broader ceasefire agreement and stronger guarantees on future security arrangements.

High-Stakes Talks in Islamabad

The delegation is in Pakistan for ceasefire discussions involving the United States, as part of ongoing international efforts to reduce tensions in the region.

Pakistan is hosting the talks amid rising pressure to help facilitate a long-term diplomatic settlement.

Human Cost at the Centre of Diplomacy

Observers say the visible reminder of civilian casualties underscores the emotional and political weight entering the negotiations.

The move reflects Iran’s attempt to highlight humanitarian concerns as part of its broader diplomatic strategy.