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Damage caused by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran is seen at the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran, March 3, 2026.

Video. UNESCO raises alarm over 'priceless' Iranian heritage sites hit by war

Updated: 02/04/2026 - 13:05 GMT+2

As the war in the Middle East continues, cultural and historical sites in the region are increasingly under threat sparking renewed calls from Middle East states and UNESCO for help protecting heritage sites.

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