Iran (IMNA) - According to international law, attacks on historical sites and their surrounding areas constitute crimes against humanity. The 1954 Hague Convention and United Nations Security Council Resolutions 2286 and 2601 classify such attacks as war crimes.
The historical sites of Isfahan were targeted on the 8th of Esfand last year, despite their coordinates having been submitted to UNESCO prior to the conflict and despite Blue Shield markers having been installed around the heritage areas.
International journalists visiting the Safavid-era Government House complex in Isfahan have documented visible damage to the site, which is attributed to recent airstrikes. According to the reports presented during the visit, portions of the historic complex and its surrounding areas show signs of destruction allegedly resulting from strikes carried out by Israeli and American forces.
Authorities in charge of cultural heritage in the region stated that these locations had been formally registered with UNESCO prior to the escalation of hostilities. They further noted that Blue Shield emblems—international protective symbols for cultural property—had been installed at the sites to identify them as protected under global heritage conventions.
Legal experts referenced during the visit emphasized that international regulations classify deliberate attacks on cultural heritage as serious violations. Under the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, as well as United Nations Security Council Resolutions 2286 and 2601, intentional targeting of historical monuments and cultural sites may constitute war crimes.
The incident, reported to have occurred on March 8 of the previous year, has prompted renewed discussions among heritage organizations and international observers regarding the need for stronger safeguards for cultural property in conflict zones.
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