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War in Iran: Why destroying cultural heritage is such a foolish strategic move in any conflict

The Conversation / 22 March 2026 / 4h ago

Culture Index

Score Breakdown

Relevance

3/25

Freshness

25/25

Authority

18/20

Brand Signal

8/15

Depth

2/15

5-Axis Cultural Radar

Since the U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran began, damage to cultural heritage has raised legal concerns—and may undermine the campaign’s strategic aims.