Inside Iran's Golestan Palace: India Today reports from the damaged heritage site

Watch as India Today's Geeta Mohan brings this exclusive ground report from Iran's fourteenth-century Golestan Palace, which was damaged during the US-Israel airstrikes on Tehran. The shockwaves from the attack shattered glass panes, windows, and the veranda inside the Palace of Mirrors, a prominent section of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historic Takht-e Marmar, or Marble Throne area, is currently covered with protective sheets as cleanup and restoration efforts continue. The site remains closed to the public. To prevent further targeting during the conflict, authorities have prominently displayed blue shields under The Hague Convention across the property. The palace is renowned for its unique architectural fusion, blending traditional Iranian motifs like the lion representing Nowruz with European elements such as angels, fairies, and a church cross introduced during the Shah's era. Restoration teams are currently working to repair the intricate hand-crafted glasswork and structural damage to preserve the cultural heritage monument.