Iran Parliament Speaker Displays Photos of Children Killed in US Strike During Flight to Peace Talks
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, posted images on social media platform X showing portraits of children killed in a recent US missile strike. He stated that these images symbolically accompanied him on his flight to Pakistan for upcoming peace talks. The photographs depicted children's portraits placed on airplane seats alongside backpacks and flowers, serving as a poignant reminder of the casualties. This gesture precedes diplomatic negotiations aimed at de-escalating tensions following a deadly incident on February 28, where a US strike hit a school in Iran. A preliminary US military investigation indicated that outdated intelligence likely caused the error, which resulted in the deaths of more than 165 children during the opening hours of the conflict. The hashtag #Minab168 was used in the post, referencing the location and victim count. This act highlights the severe human cost of the conflict and sets a somber tone for the diplomatic engagements in Pakistan, emphasizing Iran's demand for accountability and justice amidst ongoing regional instability and military confrontations.
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Iran Parliament Speaker Displays Photos of Children Killed in US Strike During Flight to Peace Talks
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, posted images on social media platform X showing portraits of children killed in a recent US missile strike. He stated that these images symbolically accompanied him on his flight to Pakistan for upcoming peace talks. The photographs depicted children's portraits placed on airplane seats alongside backpacks and flowers, serving as a poignant reminder of the casualties. This gesture precedes diplomatic negotiations aimed at de-escalating tensions following a deadly incident on February 28, where a US strike hit a school in Iran. A preliminary US military investigation indicated that outdated intelligence likely caused the error, which resulted in the deaths of more than 165 children during the opening hours of the conflict. The hashtag #Minab168 was used in the post, referencing the location and victim count. This act highlights the severe human cost of the conflict and sets a somber tone for the diplomatic engagements in Pakistan, emphasizing Iran's demand for accountability and justice amidst ongoing regional instability and military confrontations.
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