Iran says 120 cultural sites damaged in strikes
Iran says at least 120 cultural and historical sites have been damaged in strikes carried out by the United States and Israel since the start of the conflict, raising alarm over the protection of heritage landmarks.
Ahmad Alavi, head of Tehran city council’s cultural heritage committee, said multiple locations across the country were directly hit and suffered significant structural damage, News.Az reports, citing Reuters.
“At least 120 museums, historical buildings, and cultural sites across various provinces were directly targeted and sustained serious structural damage,” he said.
Among the sites cited were Golestan Palace, Saadabad Palace, Marble Palace and Teymourtash House, also known as the War Museum.
The claims have heightened concerns about the impact of the conflict on Iran’s cultural heritage, though independent verification of the reported damage has not yet been confirmed.
News.Az
By Aysel Mammadzada
