Attacks on cultural sites reveal ‘destructive’ assault on nations’ identity: Pezeshkian
President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Tehran’s Sa’adabad Cultural-Historical Complex in Tehran on Friday to inspect sections damaged during the recent conflict involving the United States and Israel, saying attacks on cultural and historical sites violate international norms and expose “a destructive approach” toward the civilizational identity of nations.
Touring the sprawling palace complex in northern Tehran, Pezeshkian received briefings on the scale of destruction, particularly at the Republic Building, a diplomatic venue that has hosted high-level bilateral meetings, treaty signings, joint political and economic sessions, and press conferences involving foreign dignitaries over recent years, president.ir reported.
The president said safeguarding Iran’s historical and cultural heritage remained a national priority and stressed that damage inflicted on heritage sites must be documented and legally pursued through international mechanisms.
He ordered restoration and reconstruction work to begin immediately, calling for specialized technical teams to carry out repairs with “precision and quality.”
Officials accompanying the visit outlined the impact of the strikes on several parts of the complex, one of Iran’s best-known cultural landmarks and a longstanding venue for state diplomacy and international engagement.
Pezeshkian also emphasized preserving the country’s historical, cultural and diplomatic assets, saying the damaged sections should be restored rapidly to resume their ceremonial and institutional role.