Araghchi: UNESCO silence on Israel’s bombing of Iran’s historical sites ‘unacceptable’

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has slammed UNESCO’s silence on Israel’s bombing of centuries-old historical monuments in Iran, including multiple sites designated as World Heritage.

In a post on his X account on Thursday, Araghchi referred to Israel’s attacks on Iran’s historic sites during the recent US-Israeli aggression against the country.

“Israel is bombing Iranian historical monuments dating as far back as the 14th century. Multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites have been struck,” he said.

“It's natural that a regime that won't last a century hates nations with ancient pasts,” he added.

"But where's UNESCO? Its silence is unacceptable," Araghchi said, specifically questioning the role of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Since February 28, when the United States and Israel launched their unprovoked aggression against Iran, multiple historical sites have been damaged.

These include Tehran's Golestan Palace, as well as several landmarks in Isfahan, including the Chehel Sotoun Palace Museum, the Hall of Nobles, the Timurid Hall, the Jobbeh Khaneh Mansion (Isfahan Museum of Decorative Arts), the Rakib Khaneh Mansion (Isfahan Museum of Contemporary Art), and the Aali Qapu Palace.

These cultural treasures sustained significant damage from explosions linked to strikes on the Isfahan Governor's Office.

Meanwhile, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei hit out at the inaction and appeasement of European countries towards the warmongering of the US and Israel against Iran.

"The indifference and appeasement of the European Union in the face of the aggression, brutality, and crimes of the US and Israel is nothing less than collusion and complicity."

Baghaei shared a clip on X of Marc Botenga, a member of the European Parliament, in which he criticizes the indifference and support of some European countries regarding the crimes of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran.

"By telling the truth, you are choosing the right side of history. The indifference and appeasement of the European Union in the face of the aggression, barbarism, and crimes of the US and Israel is nothing less than collusion and complicity. The world is watching," he wrote.

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