Tears and tributes filled Tehran as families, activists, and officials gathered to honor children killed in wars and armed conflicts.
The remembrance took place outside the UNICEF office in the Iranian capital on the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression.
Participants paid tribute to victims from multiple conflicts, including children killed in the Minab school strike, with emotional displays of photographs, toys, and personal belongings.
Families stood in silence holding images of their children, while others read names aloud during the solemn gathering.
The event highlighted the devastating human cost of ongoing conflicts, with many calling for stronger international protection for children in war zones.
Speakers at the ceremony urged global action to prevent the targeting of civilians and to ensure accountability in cases involving child casualties.
Attendees said the pain of loss continues long after the conflicts end, affecting families and entire communities.
The gathering also served as a reminder of the psychological and social impact of war on children who survive such violence.
Organizers called for renewed international attention and stronger commitments to safeguarding children in conflict areas worldwide.
As candles were lit in memory of the victims, the event ended in moments of silence, reflection, and mourning for lives lost too soon.
