Tehran, March 25: The home of renowned Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami, a multiple award winner, was damaged in a bombing carried out by the United States and Israel. His son, Ahmad Kiarostami, reported this on Tuesday. The Iranian Foreign Ministry has sarcastically questioned whether the house posed a threat to the U.S.
On Monday night, several bombs were dropped on Shiraz, Iran. One of these bombs struck the home of the late director, known for masterpieces like “Taste of Cherry” and “Certified Copy.” Ahmad shared on social media that the bombing targeted Shiraz, where both his mother and father’s homes are located. He recounted a phone call from his mother, who, trembling and in a broken voice, informed him of her safety. However, he learned on Tuesday morning that his father’s house had been damaged.
In response to the attack, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei posted on social media, questioning, “Was Kiarostami’s home part of the so-called ’emerging threats’ posed by the U.S.? The truth is that this U.S.-Israeli war is not just against one country but against its deeply rooted culture, civilization, and identity.”
Abbas Kiarostami, who passed away in 2016, was one of Iran’s most celebrated directors. He won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997 for “Taste of Cherry.” His international work includes the 2010 French drama “Certified Copy,” starring Juliette Binoche.
On Monday, President Trump claimed on social media that positive talks with Iran were ongoing to end the conflict, although Iranian officials requested not to take this seriously. Strikes continued on Tuesday, with Iran launching missiles targeting semi-autonomous Kurdish areas in Israel and Iraq. Gulf countries also reported further drone and missile launches on the same day.
The Israeli military stated on Tuesday that it has conducted over 3,000 attacks against Iran since the war began.
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