The Iranian delegation attending talks in Pakistan has adopted the name “Minab 168” to underscore the human cost of the ongoing war and signal its push for a diplomatic resolution.
The name refers to an early attack on the first day of the conflict in the city of Minab, where an elementary school was hit, killing more than 168 schoolgirls and teachers, according to accounts cited by officials, reports Al Jazeera.
The conflict has since placed severe pressure on civilians across Iran, with reports indicating that more than 800 schools, over 30 universities, healthcare facilities and other key infrastructure have been damaged or destroyed in weeks of strikes.
Officials say the naming reflects Tehran’s intention to draw attention to the suffering endured by civilians and to emphasize its commitment to ending the violence through dialogue.
The delegation’s presence in Islamabad is being viewed as a sign of Iran’s seriousness about pursuing a diplomatic settlement to the conflict.
