US-Israeli airstrike damages UNESCO-listed palace in Tehran

UNESCO has reported that World Heritage-listed Golestan Palace in Tehran has been damaged following a nearby airstrike in the Iranian capital.

According to a statement released by UNESCO earlier this week, the 400-year-old palace, which is now a museum, was damaged by a US-Israeli strike that hit the nearby Arg Square.

It also reiterated that cultural property, including the Golestan Palace, are protected under international law.

Following the damage, a complaint was filed...