India, March 11 -- The 'Versailles of Iran' - Tehran's historic Golestan Palace - has become a casualty of the escalating regional conflict. Recent reports and social media documentation have revealed significant damage to the UNESCO World Heritage Site following nearby airstrikes by US and Israel on March 2, 2026. Also read | Step inside 100-year-old traditional wooden mansions in Karnataka

While the palace was reportedly not a direct target, the shockwaves from explosions at nearby buildings have shattered the delicate 'heavenly' interiors that defined this 19th-century masterpiece.

For centuries, the Golestan Palace stood as the crown jewel of the Qajar dynasty, blending traditional Persian craftsmanship with European architectural i...