Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the damaged sections of the Sa’adabad Cultural and Historical Complex and condemned attacks on the country’s heritage sites, describing them as contrary to international principles and a sign of a destructive approach toward the civilizational identity of nations.
During his visit, President Pezeshkian reviewed the latest reports on the damage inflicted on the complex during the recent war imposed by the United States and the Israeli regime. He stressed the importance of protecting Iran’s historical, cultural, and national heritage, saying that assaults on such sites go beyond physical destruction and target the identity and memory of a nation.
Officials also presented a report on the extent of the damage, particularly to the Jomhouri Building, which has hosted high-level meetings of senior foreign dignitaries, cooperation agreement signings, joint sessions of political and economic delegations, and press conferences with presidents and other foreign officials.
Emphasizing the need to preserve and restore the country’s historical, cultural, and diplomatic assets, the president ordered the immediate launch of restoration, reconstruction, and repair operations.
President Pezeshkian also called for the documentation, registration, and legal pursuit of the damage to Iran’s cultural and historical sites through international forums and mechanisms.