Over 120 Iranian heritage sites damaged in US-Israel airstrikes

More than 120 registered cultural and historical monuments across Iran have been damaged as a result of airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel.

Ahmad Alavi, head of the Committee for Tourism and Cultural Heritage of the Tehran City Council, stated that the strikes, which began as part of what he described as a "forced invasion," have caused extensive damage to historical landmarks across the country, Caliber.Az reports via Iranian media.

Among the damaged sites are several in the capital, Tehran, including the Golestan Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

"According to the latest reports, over 120 registered historical monuments across the country have been affected, with 43 of them located in Tehran," Alavi said in a statement.

"This includes the Golestan Palace, which is not only a significant cultural heritage site but also an emblem of our national identity."

The Golestan Palace, a landmark of Persian architecture, has stood for centuries and was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List due to its historical importance and stunning design.

By Aghakazim Guliyev