Iran's culture and tourism ministry has reported that at least 56 museums and historic sites across the country have been damaged by US-Israeli strikes, according to the AFP news agency. The most significant damage includes Tehran's 14th-century Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Naghsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, a 17th-century architectural landmark.
The Iranian army has appealed to Muslim leaders in the Middle East for unity against the 'hollow power' of the US and Israel. General Abolfazl Shekarchi, senior spokesperson for Iran's armed forces, urged regional leaders to trust Iran and unite against 'infidelity, polytheism, and hypocrisy' in the US and Israel.
In the UAE, ten foreign nationals have been detained for allegedly posting footage of missile and drone attacks on social media. The Emirates News Agency reported that the individuals shared real and AI-generated content, which could affect public security. Offenders face at least one year in prison and a fine of 100,000 dirhams (approximately £20,000). A British man was previously charged in connection with similar offences.
An airstrike in the western Iranian city of Eyvan killed six members of the same family, including a six-month-old baby, according to Iran's Mizan news agency.
Iran's armed forces have threatened to destroy oil and energy infrastructure belonging to firms cooperating with the US if its own energy facilities are attacked. The warning came in response to statements by US President Donald Trump, who said he had chosen not to target Iran's Kharg Island oil hub but warned of consequences for interference in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US embassy in Baghdad was attacked on Saturday following strikes that killed two members of an Iran-backed group. The Israeli military also issued an evacuation warning for an industrial area in Tabriz, northwestern Iran, signalling potential operations in the coming hours.
