Iran's Cultural Heritage Ministry Files Complaint Over Castle Airstrike, Iranian Media Reports

Iran's Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ministry has officially lodged a complaint with UNESCO regarding the airstrike on the historical Falak-ol-Aflak Castle, reportedly carried out by the United States and Israel, according to Iranian media reports on March 20. According to Jin10, UNESCO issued a statement on March 3, citing media reports that the Golestan Palace, also known as the "Rose Palace," located in Tehran, Iran's capital, was affected by the blast wave from the airstrike. UNESCO is closely monitoring the situation of cultural heritage in Iran and the broader region to ensure effective protection of these sites.