Tehran: Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has announced that Iran is actively pursuing cases related to US-Israeli aggression against its cultural heritage sites within the framework of international law and regulations.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, in a message posted on his X account on Sunday, coinciding with World Heritage Day, Gharibabadi emphasized that Iran's cultural heritage is not merely national property but a part of the common memory of humanity. He stated that no aggressive power should be allowed to target the history of the Iranian nation for military and political objectives.

Gharibabadi referred to May 18, International Day for Monuments and Sites, highlighting its significance for Iran this year as the nation strives to preserve its civilizational identity following the recent US-Israeli-imposed war. He addressed the damage inflicted on dozens of museums, historical monuments, and cultural works across Iran during the unprovoked attacks by the United States and the Zionist regime, noting that these cultural sites are protected by international law.

He cited the 1954 Hague Convention and the fundamental rules of humanitarian law, which call for the protection of cultural property in armed conflicts. Gharibabadi underscored that museums, historical sites, works of art, and civilizational collections must not fall victim to aggression.

Gharibabadi detailed the number of US-Israeli attacks on historical sites, asserting that the extent of destruction and damage to Iran's cultural heritage during the aggression demonstrated intentional violations of prohibitions. He assured that the Islamic Republic of Iran is committed to recording, documenting, and pursuing the attacks on its cultural heritage responsibly within the framework of international law.

The aggression, which began on February 28, 2026, resulted in the partial or severe damage of approximately 150 historical and cultural sites across 18 provinces. Among the affected sites were many on the World Heritage list, including the Saadabad Palace complex in Tehran, which are protected by the rules of war.