An Iranian delegation led by Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Islamabad carrying symbolic reminders of the human toll of the ongoing conflict. Blood-stained school bags, shoes, white flowers, and photographs of children from Minab were placed in the front row of their flight, underscoring the tragedy.Sharing an image on X, Ghalibaf wrote, “My companions on this flight #Minab168,” alongside a picture showing him looking at the children’s belongings and photos.همراهان من در این پرواز#Minab168 pic.twitter.com/xvXmDlSDiF— محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) April 10, 2026The delegation has been named “Minab 168,” in reference to the schoolchildren reportedly killed during the first day of US-Israel strikes on Iran. Amplifying the message, the Iranian Embassy in South Africa reposted the image, stating, “We will never forget the children of Minab.”What happened in MinabAccording to Iranian officials, more than 160 children were killed on February 28 during an alleged strike on the Shajareh Tayyibeh girls’ elementary school in Minab, a town in southern Iran. The claims have not been independently verified.Days later, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi shared an aerial image that he said showed mass graves being prepared for the victims. He strongly condemned the attack, calling it “cold-blooded murder,” and accused the United States of responsibility. The authenticity of the image remains unverified.Peace talks in IslamabadMeanwhile, delegations from the United States and Iran are set to meet in Islamabad for peace talks centered on Tehran’s proposed 10-point ceasefire plan.Ghalibaf is leading the Iranian side, accompanied by Araghchi and other officials. The delegation arrived early Saturday and was received by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Army Chief Asim Munir, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.On the US side, Vice President JD Vance is expected to attend along with special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Vance’s visit marks the first by a US vice president to Pakistan since 2011.The talks are seen as a crucial step toward de-escalating tensions and potentially ending the conflict.