Tehran, June 22 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Monday paid tribute to the victims of the Minab school bombing while hailing Iran's outstanding performance in their second Group G clash against Belgium in the FIFA World Cup 2026, affirming the Islamic Republic's resolve towards defending the "honour and dignity" of its people.

In a post on X, the Foreign Minister shared an AI-generated image of ethereal figures aiding an Iranian goalkeeper in guarding the football in a match. He added the hashtag "Minab168" in memory of the 168 students killed in the February 2026 missile strike on a primary school in Minab.

"From the football pitch to the negotiating table to the battlefield, every step we take as Iranians is part o...