Iran’s historic Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has been damaged in the recent US-Israeli airstrike, but fortunately, its priceless artifacts had already been moved to a safe location. According to Iranian news agencies, some parts of the palace were affected by the strike, but the important historical relics were already transferred to a secure site before the attack.
The US Defense Department has stated that the US military operation is ongoing, and Iranian missiles have not reached the US naval fleet. The report suggests that the famous Mirrored Throne Room of the palace and its valuable artifacts, which were moved to a museum in January, were safely relocated during the protests and the 12-day war in June 2025.
Golestan Palace is a prominent symbol of Iran’s cultural and historical identity and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed that they targeted the American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with four ballistic missiles, with the Golestan Palace complex located near the Grand Bazaar and other historical sites in the heart of the old city of Tehran.
The complex spans over 5 acres of land, featuring 17 gardens, buildings, and walkways, which take around 2-3 hours to explore. The palace is over 435 years old, built in 1588 during the Safavid era. The most significant changes and additions were made in the 19th century during the Qajar period, and it served as the residence of the Qajar Shah from 1796 to 1925.
The US Central Command has stated that Iran is firing missiles from mobile launchers in the region, and the US military is targeting these launchers. The UAE has stated that it will not allow its airspace to be used for attacks on Iran.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced that Majid bin Rida has taken over as the new commander, two days after the death of former Defense Minister Amir Nasir Zada. The UAE authorities have stated that they will not allow their sovereignty and territorial integrity to be violated.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has stated that it has not been informed of any missile attacks in Qatar, and the Russian Ministry of Defense has warned that the conflict in the Middle East may escalate into a nuclear arms race. The European Union has stated that any involvement in the war against Iran would be considered a military action.
In a shocking revelation, American analyst Tucker Carlson has claimed that the communist regime in Iran will soon collapse. The Israeli government has activated its war sirens in Tel Aviv, and the Qatari government has announced that it will provide anti-missile and anti-drone defense systems to Cyprus.
In a statement, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will provide defense systems to Cyprus. US President Donald Trump has announced that the US may send ground troops to Saudi Arabia in response to the attack on the US embassy and the deaths of US soldiers.
In a security alert, the US embassy in Israel has stated that it is not currently positioned to evacuate US citizens or provide direct assistance. The Chinese government has expressed deep concern over the loss of life among Chinese citizens.
Russian Deputy Security Council Chairman Dmitry Medvedev has stated that the US attack on Iran was a serious mistake. The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has claimed that it has targeted three Israeli military bases in northern Israel in response to Israeli aggression.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced that Majid bin Rida has taken over as the new commander, two days after the death of former Defense Minister Amir Nasir Zada.
The UAE authorities have stated that they will not allow their sovereignty and territorial integrity to be violated. The Indian opposition party Congress has criticized the Indian government for ignoring its long-standing ally Iran.
The Emirati authorities have stated that they will not allow their airspace to be used for attacks on Iran.
