Iran's chief negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf paid tribute to the victims of the Minab school missile strike as he arrived in Zurich, Switzerland, for high-stakes talks with the United States on implementing a recently signed peace memorandum. Standing beside an aircraft named "Minab 168," Ghalibaf said the innocent children of Minab and all those killed during the conflict remain a constant source of responsibility and inspiration for Iran's leadership.
Symbolic Tribute to Victims
The aircraft's name commemorates the 168 people Iran says were killed in Minab on February 28, the day U.S. and Israeli strikes began against the country. In a post on X, Ghalibaf vowed not to bring shame upon the martyrs or the Iranian people as Tehran seeks enforcement of commitments contained in the Pakistan-mediated agreement.
High-Stakes Negotiations
The talks in Switzerland aim to implement the peace memorandum signed earlier, which was mediated by Pakistan. Ghalibaf's strong statement underscores Iran's insistence on holding the U.S. accountable for its commitments under the agreement. The negotiations are seen as critical for de-escalating tensions in the region.
Iran's Position
According to Iranian officials, the Minab strike is a key point of contention, and Ghalibaf's reference to the martyrs signals that Iran will not compromise on justice for victims. The talks come amid ongoing regional instability, including conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, and heightened rhetoric between Iran and Israel.
