Iran’s Golestan Palace Damaged Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Iran’s 16th-century Golestan Palace sustains damage during recent military strikes, sparking international preservation concerns and diplomatic repercussions.
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Iran’s 16th-century Golestan Palace sustains damage during recent military strikes, sparking international preservation concerns and diplomatic repercussions.
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