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UNESCO Alarmed as U.S.-Israeli Strikes Damage Iran's Heritage Sites

3/14/2026

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage sites and landmarks in Iran have been damaged by U.S.-Israeli strikes, especially in Isfahan and Tehran.
Iran's Ministry of Cultural Heritage says at least 56 museums and monuments have been affected since the conflict began on February 28.
Golestan Palace, Chehel Sotoun Palace, and the Jameh Mosque suffered significant damage from blast waves.
UNESCO expressed deep concern over the destruction.

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage sites and landmarks in Iran have been damaged by U.S.-Israeli strikes, especially in Isfahan and Tehran.
Iran's Ministry of Cultural Heritage says at least 56 museums and monuments have been affected since the conflict began on February 28.
Golestan Palace, Chehel Sotoun Palace, and the Jameh Mosque suffered significant damage from blast waves.
UNESCO expressed deep concern over the destruction.