Tehran: About 140 historical sites across 20 provinces in Iran were damaged in US-Israeli attacks between February 28 and April 7, with losses estimated at 7.5 trillion tomans (around $49 million), as reported by Iran’s state news agency IRNA.

According to Anadolu Agency, Reza Salehi Amiri, Iran’s minister for cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts, stated that the figures are based on preliminary assessments and may be revised as further evaluations continue. Tehran recorded the highest number of affected sites with 63, followed by Isfahan with 23, and Golestan with 12. The attacks caused significant damage to cultural assets across multiple regions during the reporting period.

The US and Israel launched a joint offensive on Iran on February 28. Tehran retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, as well as Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets. Additionally, Iran restricted the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

The US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, brokered by Pakistan, as a step toward a possible broader agreement to halt the conflict that has left thousands dead and wounded.