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Israeli Airstrikes Devastate Cultural Heritage in Isfahan

3/12/2026

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Israeli airstrikes damaged cultural sites in Isfahan, Iran, including the 17th-century Chehel Sotoon Palace and the Jameh Mosque.
The Iranian Ministry of Culture said blast waves caused significant destruction.
Strikes targeted the governor's building near Naqsh-e Jahan Square, affecting nearby landmarks.
Iranian Governor Mehdi Jamalinejad condemned the attacks as a "declaration of war on a civilization."
He called for preserving cultural heritage, stressing its value alongside human lives.

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Israeli airstrikes damaged cultural sites in Isfahan, Iran, including the 17th-century Chehel Sotoon Palace and the Jameh Mosque.
The Iranian Ministry of Culture said blast waves caused significant destruction.
Strikes targeted the governor's building near Naqsh-e Jahan Square, affecting nearby landmarks.
Iranian Governor Mehdi Jamalinejad condemned the attacks as a "declaration of war on a civilization."
He called for preserving cultural heritage, stressing its value alongside human lives.