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"Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Reza Salehi Amiri, said in an interview in Tehran on Sunday that the war has caused widespread damage to archaeological sites across the country, warning that '131 sites' have been affected so far. "In Sa'dabad alone, 14 museums were damaged. Golestan Palace, which is a world heritage site, was severely damaged. [...] And the Chehel Sotun building, which is one of the glories of world architecture, has been severely damaged," he shared. The minister condemned what he described as global inaction in protecting historical sites, saying that despite reaching out to UNESCO, ICESCO, ECO, UN bodies, and The Hague, 'we have received only regret, not action.' "The world's silence is alarming," he said. "This proves the international community has no real consensus, just solidarity, with no effect to defend cultural heritage." Salehi also criticised President Donald Trump, claiming the US leader 'does everything for attention.' "[Trump] is willing to commit any crime to satisfy his selfish desires," the minister alleged. "He desperately needs praise from others, and when he is not praised, he takes revenge. [...] Because he lacks a stable personality." "Many enemies invaded this land. All left, and Iran remained. Iran is the main link connecting Iranians worldwide. Iran is our identity; Iran is our honour; Iran is our passport; Iran is the main factor in our survival," he concluded. Tensions have escalated across the Middle East since the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation against Iran on February 28, amid diplomatic talks aimed at curbing 'Iran's nuclear and missile programmes.' Tehran responded with retaliatory strikes on Israeli and US assets in the region, with reports of explosions in several Gulf countries. Iran later confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with his son Mojtaba Khamenei named as his successor. "
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