Tehran Crisis: India Today Reports From Damaged Golestan Palace Amid Protests

Tehran Crisis: India Today Reports From Damaged Golestan Palace Amid Protests

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Business Today
  • Updated May 5, 2026 8:20 PM IST

 

India Today brings a global exclusive from Tehran’s Enqelab Square and the historic Golestan Palace. As war clouds return, this UNESCO site—marked by the protective "Blue Shield"- faces destruction following nearby bombings. While murals reflecting the Shah’s European influence spark cultural debate, the nation grapples with more than just history. Streets are erupting in restless protest as a fragile ceasefire crumbles. Beyond the city, the Strait of Hormuz has reached a breaking point with U.S. naval pressure and oil blockades. From heritage under fire to the threat of wider war, we report from the heart of the storm.

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