Iran reports major damage to cultural heritage after US-Israeli strikes

KATHMANDU: Iran has reported extensive damage to its cultural heritage following recent US and Israeli attacks, with 131 historical sites affected across 20 provinces, according to a senior Iranian minister.

Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, said that Tehran suffered the most severe impact, where 63 key historical, cultural, and civilizational sites were damaged.

Iran has appealed to international bodies, including the United Nations and UNESCO, to draw global attention to the destruction of its cultural heritage.

Salehi-Amiri also criticized the United States, claiming that its involvement in various regions has led to destruction, conflict, and exploitation.