They are destroying our national heritage. I took these photos before the severe damage it suffered today, never imagining I’d be sharing them under these circumstances. The intricate details and centuries of history at Chehel Sotoun are incredibly fragile and irreplaceable.
Footage published by Iranian media today shows damage to Chehel Sotoun Palace, a Safavid-era cultural landmark located in the historic centre of Isfahan, following air strikes in the area.
Two more landmarks, Golestan Palace and Tehran Grand Bazaar, sustained damage last week.