An Israeli airstrike targeting the governor’s office in Isfahan, Iran, has damaged several historical landmarks, including the 17th-century Chehel Sotoon Palace from the Safavid era.

The palace, located near the governor’s residence, is renowned for its frescoes, mirror pool, and grand halls, The Caspian Post reports via Russian media.

Witnesses said the blast wave damaged parts of the palace complex, while streets surrounding the historic district were sealed off and civilians barred from approaching. One resident noted, “They strictly block the surrounding streets. You can’t enter by car or on foot, and sometimes people are even asked to surrender their phones. Very few photos exist.”

Eyewitnesses also reported damage to trees and structures between Chehel Sotoon and the governor’s residence.

Additional reports indicate destruction around Naqsh-e Jahan Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site, home to landmarks like Ali Qapu Palace and several historic mosques.

These incidents follow a warning by UNESCO regarding the risks to Iran’s cultural heritage after recent strikes in Tehran. In a statement after damage to the Golestan Palace, UNESCO said the site suffered from debris and blast waves caused by airstrikes near Tehran’s Arg Square and confirmed it is closely monitoring cultural heritage sites across Iran and the region.