Summary
Iran’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Reza Salehi Amiri, spoke about the damage caused to Iranian cultural sites during the ongoing US-Israel conflict. He described the attacks on monuments and historical locations as deliberate attempts to erase Iranian history. At least 56 cultural sites in Iran, including major palaces and mosques, have been damaged since the war began.
Key Facts
- Iran says the US-Israel conflict has damaged many historical sites across the country.
- Since the conflict began on February 28, 56 museums and historical sites have been affected.
- Golestan Palace in Tehran is one of the major sites damaged in the attacks.
- Minister Reza Salehi Amiri claims the attacks aim to destroy Iranian cultural identity.
- The United States and Israel claim they are targeting military locations.
- International humanitarian laws protect cultural property during wars, but Iran says this is being ignored.
- Calls have been made for UNESCO to help protect these sites.
- The ministry in Iran has deployed experts to assess the damage, but full restoration may not be possible.
