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“Guardians of Iran’s World Heritage” to condemn destruction of ancient sites in U.S.-Israeli attacks
TEHRAN – Non-governmental organizations, civil society institutions, and a group of cultural heritage enthusiasts will hold a protest gathering on Saturday, April 4, to condemn attacks by the United States and the Zionist regime of Israel to Iran's national and world heritage sites.
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By Afshin Majlesi
Iran UNESCO commission reports widespread heritage damage after strikes
TEHRAN - Iran’s national commission for UNESCO said on Tuesday that 132 cultural heritage sites have been damaged due to U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, after field assessments conducted across multiple provinces, its secretary-general said.
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By Afshin Majlesi
Minister reveals legal, restoration efforts to protect cultural heritage
TEHRAN – Following extensive damage to some of Iran’s most important cultural heritage sites, including the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace, Tehran has intensified its diplomatic, legal, and cultural response, describing the attacks as not only material destruction but also an assault on humanity’s shared heritage.
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“Guardians of Iran’s World Heritage” to condemn destruction of ancient sites in U.S.-Israeli attacks
TEHRAN – Non-governmental organizations, civil society institutions, and a group of cultural heritage enthusiasts will hold a protest gathering on Saturday, April 4, to condemn attacks by the United States and the Zionist regime of Israel to Iran's national and world heritage sites.
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By Afshin Majlesi
Iran UNESCO commission reports widespread heritage damage after strikes
TEHRAN - Iran’s national commission for UNESCO said on Tuesday that 132 cultural heritage sites have been damaged due to U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, after field assessments conducted across multiple provinces, its secretary-general said.
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Glimpses of laws and efforts to preserve humanity’s heritage
TEHRAN – On paper at least, the protection of cultural property during armed conflict is one of the most important concerns of modern international law.
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Officials cite damage to cultural sites in airstrikes, call for international action
TEHRAN – Iranian officials have raised alarm over airstrikes by the United States and Israel that have damaged cultural heritage sites, prompting calls for accelerated assessments, potential legal action, and stronger international engagement.
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By Fatima Karimi
Shockwaves of war on Iran’s historical heritage
TEHRAN – Following consecutive airstrikes by the United States and the Israeli regime from late February through the closing days of March, a number of Iran’s most important historical monuments and sites across multiple provinces have been damaged or destroyed.
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By Afshin Majlesi
Minister reveals legal, restoration efforts to protect cultural heritage
TEHRAN – Following extensive damage to some of Iran’s most important cultural heritage sites, including the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace, Tehran has intensified its diplomatic, legal, and cultural response, describing the attacks as not only material destruction but also an assault on humanity’s shared heritage.
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By Afshin Majlesi
Guardians in words, destroyers in action
TEHRAN – Throughout its turbulent history, Iran has faced repeated destruction of its cultural heritage during invasions and upheavals. From the campaigns of Alexander the Great to the Arab invasion and Mongol conquests, the country has survived countless assaults, yet the core of Persian culture and its deeply rooted traditions has remained resilient.
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By Mohammad Mahdi Rahmati, managing director of Tehran Times
Destruction of cultural heritage as a war crime
TEHRAN- Cultural heritage, beyond stone structures and historical artifacts, represents the tangible manifestation of a nation’s identity, collective memory, and civilizational continuity.
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By Mahmoud Zekavat
The enemy and the destruction of history
TEHRAN- Why do you think Alexander set fire to Persepolis when he invaded Iran, or what benefit did the Mongols gain from burning our cities? The issue seems to lie in foundations and cultural manifestations. Setting fire to buildings and urban symbols is to set fire to a nation's culture. In this war as well, the enemy's assault is not directed solely at our human forces and military strength. The enemy seeks to destroy Iran's culture and memory.
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Iran sees attacking cultural, historical sites as ‘civilizational war’
TEHRAN - The resilience of the Iranian nation, particularly in moments of severe crisis such as the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on the ancient country, cannot be adequately understood through conventional political or military frameworks alone.
