Iran to pursue Minab school case until justice is served: Official
TEHERAN: Iran will continue its international legal efforts to secure the rights of victims of the Shajareh Tayyebeh school attack in Minab until a final result is achieved, administration spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani says, Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
Iran pledges to persistently push the Minab school attack case until justice is served, an administration spokesperson asserts. Fatemeh Mohajerani, representing the Vice Presidency for Legal Affairs, spoke to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) and emphasized that the matter will not be abandoned, even if it takes 20 years to reach a final outcome.
The spokesperson quoted the martyred Leader as having stated that the rights of the victims will be upheld no matter the time it takes. Mohajerani underscored the determination of the administration, vowing to pursue the case with precision until a conclusive resolution is reached.
On the fateful day of February 28, the US-Israeli aggression against Iran resulted in a missile strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab, southern Iran. The catastrophic attack claimed the lives of at least 175 people, comprising 168 schoolchildren, sports players, school board members, teachers, and parents. In response to the tragedy, the Iranian government established a special headquarters in Minab to coordinate relief efforts and ensure a unified approach to addressing the aftermath.
Mohajerani highlighted the involvement of the school-building benefactors' association in the reconstruction process. The association, in collaboration with the governor of Hormozgan Province, is working towards the construction of a new school while preserving the existing one as a museum to honor the victims. Additionally, cultural efforts are being made to document the tragedy and disseminate the message of resilience worldwide.
Amirkabir Publications, spearheaded the initiative with the publication of the novel "Khoonab-e Minab" (Minab's Blood), based on extensive field interviews with bereaved families. The spokesperson expressed hope that translations of the work into various languages would facilitate a global understanding of the suffering and resilience of Minab's people, preserving their story for future generations.
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