The organization also confirmed to the Global Times that it has transmitted the geographical coordinates of sites inscribed on the World Heritage List, the Tentative List, and the International List of Cultural Property under Enhanced Protection to the governments of Iran, the US and Israel. This action is intended to support compliance with relevant international obligations by all parties involved in the regional tensions, namely the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and the 1972 World Heritage Convention.

　　UNESCO is actively engaging with competent national authorities, including those in Iran, to identify response measures. The agency stands ready to offer on-site assistance to support the protection of cultural heritage, "as and if the security conditions on the ground permit" and at the national authorities" request.

　　If requested, UNESCO may provide technical advice and support through available assistance mechanisms, which could include expert missions, capacity building, and the mobilization of international assistance for recovery or restoration efforts, subject to resource availability, the organization said in the email response to the Global Times.

　　From ancient ruins to the lush Hyrcanian Forests, Iran now has 29 UNESCO World Heritage sites - 26 cultural and 3 natural sites, which reflect the country"s cultural legacy and landscapes. Among the most famous sites are Persepolis, the historic city of Yazd, and the Persian Gardens.