# UNESCO World Heritage

Isfahan’s Scars: Iran’s Cultural Heartland Pins Post-War Hopes on Beijing

Following a destructive four-month conflict involving the U.S. and Israel, the city of Isfahan is assessing deep scars to its UNESCO-listed cultural heritage while pivoting toward China for economic recovery. Mayor Ali Ghasemzadeh is proposing Chinese-managed infrastructure and tourism initiatives as a primary strategy to rebuild the city's devastated economy.