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UNESCO warns of a legal "duty to protect" cultural heritage sites

UNESCO's chief reminded Washington and Tehran they must protect cultural sites, after Trump made threats against Iran.

Iran's Persepolis, former capital of the Achaemenid Empire dating back to 515 BC
Iran's Persepolis, former capital of the Achaemenid Empire dating back to 515 BC, is registered on UNESCO'S World Heritage List (AN/Ninara)

PARIS (AN) — The head of UNESCO sternly reminded Washington and Tehran they are bound by international law to protect cultural sites, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to target Iran's prized heritage.

Audrey Azoulay, director-general of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, on Monday recalled the provisions of two binding treaties ratified by both nations during a meeting with Iran's envoy, Ahmad Jalali, at the international organization's Paris headquarters.

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