The attack on the Shajareh ​Tayyebeh School consisted of two missile strikes ​in quick succession that killed 168 children, mostly ⁠girls, according to Iranian officials. There were some reports quoting Iranian media that the delegation would participate in talks if the conditions agreed in the ceasefire deal were fulfilled. ReutersIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had said that the Israeli attacks on Lebanon blatantly violated the initial ceasefire and would render negotiations meaningless. A thick security blanket covered Islamabad, which was on 'red alert' ahead of the talks. More than 10,000 police and security personnel have been deployed to ensure multi-layered security for the visiting delegates, officials said.

Source: The Telegraph April 11, 2026 05:36 UTC