Iranian media reported that the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace in Tehran was damaged during recent airstrikes on the Iranian capital. The historic Qajar-era royal complex is one of the city’s oldest landmarks and houses valuable cultural artefacts.
Iranian media reported that the Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tehran, was damaged during recent airstrikes on the Iranian capital. The incident comes amid escalating military action following joint attacks on Iranian targets by the United States and Israel.
Officials said several parts of central Tehran were hit during the strikes, though the extent of damage to the historic complex has not been fully confirmed. Authorities are still assessing the impact on the site’s structures and artefacts.
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Cultural importance of the palace
The Golestan Palace is one of Tehran’s oldest historic landmarks and once served as the royal complex of the Qajar dynasty. The site includes royal halls, gardens and a large collection of Iranian and European artworks and gifts from past centuries.
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The damage to such heritage sites represents a major cultural loss. The situation remains under review as investigations continue.