Fresh airstrikes linked to the United States and Israel have reportedly damaged a key religious site in northwest Iran, as the ongoing conflict continues to impact cultural and historical landmarks across the country.
State media say the Grand Husseiniya, a prominent Shia gathering hall located on Ferdowsi Street in Zanjan, sustained damage during Tuesday’s attacks.
The facility, widely used for mourning ceremonies and religious events, reportedly suffered structural impact, with parts of its dome and minarets affected.
The development adds to growing concerns over the preservation of heritage sites amid the intensifying conflict.
The United Nations has indicated that at least four of Iran’s 29 UNESCO-recognised cultural sites have already been affected.
Among the sites reported damaged are the Golestan Palace, the Chehel Sotoun Palace, the Masjed-e Jame of Isfahan, and the prehistoric locations within the Khorramabad Valley.
Local officials warn that the scale of destruction may be far greater.
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Ahmad Alavi, who heads the heritage committee of Tehran’s city council, recently disclosed that more than 120 culturally significant sites across the country have been impacted since the escalation of hostilities.
He listed notable locations in the capital, including the Marble Palace, the Teymourtash House, and the Saadabad Palace Complex, all of which have reportedly suffered varying degrees of damage.
Zanjan, where the latest strike occurred, lies about 300 kilometres northwest of Tehran and serves as an important industrial hub.
The incident underscores the widening geographical scope of the conflict and its growing toll on both infrastructure and cultural heritage.