Golestan Palace damaged in Tehran

The Golestan Palace in Tehran sustained damage following an American-Israeli strike. Fragments of the destroyed structure are being published on official Iranian video platforms. The footage included scenes of damaged walls and halls, as well as comments from government officials highlighting the severity of the damage.

The materials shown emphasize that even in the post-intermediate period after the events, an unexpected response was expected in reaction to hostile actions targeting a cultural heritage site. The exact extent of the damage and restoration plans have not yet been announced.

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The Golestan Palace is an ancient Persian cultural heritage site built in the 17th century; it is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.