US-Israeli strikes damage Iran's cultural heritage sites

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US-Israeli strikes damage Iran's cultural heritage sites

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US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, which began on February 28, have damaged several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including historic palaces and a mosque. The destruction of cultural heritage has raised serious international concerns about the preservation of Iran's historical monuments during the ongoing conflict. UNESCO has flagged the sites as being at risk.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are at risk, with several monuments, including palaces and a historic mosque, already damaged by US and Israeli strikes, which began on February 28.

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