The Iranian government has confirmed that 114 cultural heritage sites within the country have sustained damage, encompassing museums and significant historical regions. These destructive actions, attributed to attacks by the United States and Israel, represent a breach of the 1954 Hague Convention. According to reports from the Spanish press agency EFE, the government released photographic evidence last week.
The images depicted the severely damaged Sa’dabad Palace, located in Tehran’s northern sector. This historic palace, constructed in the 19th century, displayed broken windows and fractured walls. Several other locations have experienced considerable harm, including the renowned Chehel Sotun Palace situated in Isfahan.
Iranian Minister for Cultural Heritage, Reza Salehi Amiri, conveyed profound sorrow regarding these attacks, labeling them as “extremely distressing.”
The situation highlights the ongoing repercussions of the attacks and the vulnerability of Iran’s invaluable cultural legacy. The government’s response underscores the seriousness with which they view the damage to these irreplaceable sites, emphasizing the need for international accountability. These sites remain damaged, representing a significant loss for Iranian heritage.
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Iran has verified that 114 cultural heritage locations, including the Golestan Palace, have experienced harm, covering museums and important historical areas. These damaging incidents, believed to be