Isfahan

US-Israeli airstrikes in March 2026 damaged historic sites in Isfahan, Iran, including UNESCO World Heritage sites like Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Chehel Sotoun Palace. Reuters observed damage at 11 historic buildings, with UNESCO confirming harm to seven sites, including two internationally recognized properties. The attacks occurred amid a US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Iran is reported to have mined the entrance to a bombed nuclear site in Isfahan to prevent a potential raid on enriched uranium. The U.S. stated it downed multiple Iranian drones targeting ships in Hormuz.

Iran and Israel exchanged missile attacks, raising fears of regional conflict. The US urged de-escalation as military operations expanded, with airspace closures and emergency protocols activated in both countries.

Israel launched airstrikes on central and western Iran after being targeted by Iranian missiles, marking the most serious exchange of hostilities since an April ceasefire. A U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia was also struck, with explosions reported in Iranian cities like Isfahan, Tabriz, and Tehran. Israel issued an all-clear after detecting a second wave of Iranian missiles, while U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he dictated terms to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the conflict.

Israel launched airstrikes targeting central and western Iran in response to missile fire. Iranian state television reported explosions in Isfahan, Tabriz, and Tehran.

Israel launched airstrikes targeting central and western Iran in response to missile fire. Iranian state television reported explosions in Isfahan, Tabriz, and Tehran.

Israeli media reported that the country's military targeted over 10 sites in central and western Iran, including air defense systems and ballistic missile infrastructure. The Israeli navy and air force participated in the operation, and Iranian authorities reported explosions in Tehran, Isfahan, and Tabriz following the strikes.

Israel launched attacks on central and western Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran, Isfahan, and Tabriz. Iranian state media confirmed multiple blasts following Iran's earlier missile strikes on northern Israel in response to Israeli actions in Lebanon. Iranian officials warned of further retaliation, raising concerns of escalation.

Israel struck Iran in retaliation for Iranian attacks. Iranian media reported explosions in Tehran, Tabriz, and Isfahan. Iran conducted 'warning' strikes on Israel following Israeli attacks on Beirut.

Israel launched airstrikes in central and western Iran following missile fire from Iran, escalating tensions and straining ceasefire efforts. Explosions were reported in Isfahan, Tabriz, and Tehran, with Iran's missile attack marking the first since a fragile ceasefire began in April.

U.S. and Iranian negotiators are nearing a temporary framework agreement, but the fate of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile remains unresolved. Iranian officials insist on retaining enriched uranium as a red line, while President Trump has vowed Iran 'will not have a nuclear weapon' and suggested the U.S. could 'take' the material if necessary. Experts warn that retaining uranium, particularly the 60% enriched stockpile, could allow Iran to rapidly advance toward weapons-grade enrichment.

U.S. and Iranian negotiators face unresolved questions over Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, with Trump insisting Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons and experts warning retained uranium could enable rapid weapons-grade enrichment. Airstrikes on nuclear facilities damaged infrastructure but left the material intact, complicating efforts to secure or neutralize it under international oversight.

U.S. and Iranian negotiators face unresolved tensions over Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, with President Trump asserting the U.S. could 'take' the material if necessary. Experts warn retaining enriched uranium, particularly the 60% stockpile, risks enabling rapid advancement to weapons-grade levels, complicating efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation.

Andrew Weber, a former U.S. Defense official, stated that securing Iran's highly enriched uranium would require thousands of U.S. troops due to the need for a secure perimeter around deep tunnels in Isfahan. Experts like Matthew Bunn noted Iran's nuclear program remains intact despite U.S. strikes, and President Trump has vowed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, either by negotiation or force.