A girls school in Minab area was hit in the bombing carried out by the US-Israeli army in Iran. This missile attack shocked the whole world, in which 185 people including 165 schoolgirls died tragically. Due to which Iran’s national football team paid tribute to the school children of Minab in an emotional and special way, the video of which is going viral on social media.
Iranian team paid tribute to the girls of Minab School
Iran’s national football team paid tribute to the children killed by lifting their school bags during the national anthem before a match. The players stood in line and kept these bags in front of them or near their hearts during the national anthem. The Iranian team was also wearing black armbands during this period. This emotional tribute has become an international topic of discussion. By keeping the bags close to their hearts, the players tried to keep alive the memory of those children whose lives were ended at a very young age.
Iran’s National Football Team held children’s schoolbags during the national anthem in tribute to the Iranian children killed in the US-Israeli bombing of a primary school in Minab.
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According to Iran’s government media outlet Press TV, this tribute was given in memory of the children killed in the US-Israeli bomb attack on a school in Minab. This tribute immersed the entire stadium in a wave of mourning. Photos and videos of this emotional tribute, which was before a match in Türkiye, are now going viral on social media.
Iran’s team lost
Iran’s team played this match against Nigeria, in which it had to face defeat. In this match, Nigeria team defeated Iran 2-1. However, this was a friendly match, which is part of the preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The tournament is to be played in the US, Mexico and Canada, where Iran’s participation is in doubt due to the conflict that started late last month.