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US-Israeli Strikes Target Iranian Cultural Sites – Damage to 120 Museums

Published March 27, 2026, 14:00
US-Israeli Strikes Target Iranian Cultural Sites – Damage to 120 Museums

Recent strikes by the United States and Israel in Iran have caused significant damage to at least 120 museums, historical buildings, and cultural sites across various Iranian provinces, according to a statement by a Ministry of Cultural Heritage official. The damage is described as structural and extensive. Simultaneously, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel will intensify its strikes on Iran if attacks with missiles from Tehran continue. Katz stated that Iran will pay a “heavy price” for its actions. This situation highlights the escalating tensions in the region and the potential impact on Iran's cultural heritage. Israel's warning of further attacks raises fears of even greater destruction.