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An Iranian delegation heading to Islamabad for crucial peace talks with the United States carried powerful symbols of war, including blood-stained school bags, children’s shoes, and photos of victims from Minab. Led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the team named its mission “Minab 168” after children reportedly killed in an alleged strike on a girls’ school. Iran has condemned the attack as deliberate, while the U.S. denies responsibility. Conflicting reports, including a possible missile error, deepen uncertainty. As both sides prepare for negotiations, the emotional display underscores the human cost of conflict and raises the stakes for diplomacy.