US-Israeli strikes damage 140 heritage sites in Iran
Nearly 140 historical locations across 20 Iranian provinces have suffered damage from joint US-Israeli attacks between February 28 and April 7. Initial estimates place cultural losses at $49 million, with Tehran province alone recording 63 affected sites, according to Iran’s culture minister.
Iran’s cultural heritage has taken a significant hit following weeks of joint military action by the United States and Israel. According to a report by Iran’s state news agency IRNA, approximately 140 historical sites across 20 provinces were damaged during the offensive that began on Feb. 28 and lasted until April 7.
Preliminary losses estimated at $49 million
Reza Salehi Amiri, Iran’s minister for cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts, stated that the figures are based on initial assessments and may be revised as further evaluations continue. The financial toll has been calculated at 7.5 trillion tomans, roughly equivalent to $49 million. Tehran province recorded the highest number of damaged sites with 63, followed by Isfahan with 23 and Golestan with 12.
Regional escalation and ceasefire
The US and Israel launched their joint offensive on Iran on Feb. 28. In response, Tehran carried out drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, as well as Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf nations hosting American military assets. Iran also restricted shipping movements through the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, a two-week ceasefire was announced, brokered by Pakistan, as a potential first step toward a broader agreement to end the conflict.
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