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UNESCO Assesses Damage to Tehran's Golestan Palace After Airstrikes

3/8/2026

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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) confirmed damage to Golestan Palace in Tehran after US-Israeli airstrikes on March 2.
The agency is monitoring and assessing damage via satellite imagery and public reports.
UNESCO emphasized protecting cultural property during conflicts, citing the 1954 Hague Convention.
UNESCO is prepared to assist with recovery efforts, contingent on security conditions.

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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) confirmed damage to Golestan Palace in Tehran after US-Israeli airstrikes on March 2.
The agency is monitoring and assessing damage via satellite imagery and public reports.
UNESCO emphasized protecting cultural property during conflicts, citing the 1954 Hague Convention.
UNESCO is prepared to assist with recovery efforts, contingent on security conditions.