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Airstrike Damages Home of Iconic Iranian Director

Summary

  • Late Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami's home was damaged by an airstrike.
  • The strike occurred in the Chizar district of Tehran, Iran.
  • Cultural sites in Iran have been targeted during recent air campaigns.
Airstrike Damages Home of Iconic Iranian Director

The Tehran home of the late, celebrated Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami was significantly damaged during an overnight airstrike. The attack took place in the Chizar district, a neighborhood where Kiarostami's family homes are located. While the filmmaker's house was impacted, no individuals were present during the strike.

Kiarostami's former wife, who resides nearby in the same district, also experienced damage to her home, though she was not injured. This event occurs amidst a series of airstrikes targeting sites of cultural and historical importance across Iran, raising concerns about the preservation of landmarks amid wider military actions.

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