SAEDNEWS: The building of the Art Research Institute affiliated with the Iranian Academy of Arts has reportedly been damaged following an early‑morning airstrike.
According to SAEDNEWS, According to reports, enemy fighter jets targeted the area at approximately 2:43 a.m. on Monday, March 16. The strike reportedly hit the courtyard of the institute near a central pool, causing damage to the historic structure.
The Art Research Institute building is a nationally registered heritage site in Iran. It was officially listed in the country’s National Heritage Registry in 1998 under registration number 2081. The building is located on Valiasr Street in Tehran, above the intersection with Imam Khomeini Street, near Shahid Hassan Sokhanvar Alley.
The structure itself dates back to 1931 and was designed by Russian architect Nikolai Markov. The building blends elements of Russian architectural style with traditional Iranian decorative features. Constructed on a site covering approximately 2,700 square meters near the historic Sepah Square intersection, the property was later used as the residence of Professor Adl, widely known as the father of modern surgery in Iran.
In recent decades, the building has housed the Art Research Institute, which operates under the Iranian Academy of Arts. The institute was formally established in 2006 following approval from Iran’s Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology.
The institute’s mission is to expand academic research in the arts and create a supportive environment for scholarly activities related to artistic and cultural studies. Its responsibilities include identifying emerging research needs in the arts, conducting fundamental and applied research projects, and collaborating with universities and research institutions both inside and outside the country.
In addition, the institute publishes academic journals and books, produces educational materials and digital resources, and organizes scientific conferences and workshops to present research findings.
The extent of the damage to the historic building is still being assessed.
