Iran’s cultural heritage in the crossfire – expert explains what has been damaged and what could be lost

By Katayoun Shahandeh, Lecturer in Museum Studies, SOAS, University of London

Following joint attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran on February 28, the country has come under repeated strikes. These attacks, which were ostensibly supposed to target Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, have also caused civilian casualties and damage to cultural sites.

Airstrikes near historic districts in Tehran and Isfahan have damaged monuments that have survived for centuries. The losses highlight how war can endanger not only lives but also the historical memory embedded in cities…

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