Serious Threat to Simin and Jalal’s House from Neighboring High-Rise Construction / Is the Municipality Watching?

The historic house of celebrated Iranian authors Simin Daneshvar and Jalal Al-e Ahmad faces a serious threat from an ongoing high-rise construction project on an adjacent plot. This development jeopardizes the architectural integrity and cultural significance of the national heritage site.

Cultural heritage activists and local residents have expressed grave concerns about the potential structural damage, obstruction of natural light, and aesthetic impact on the revered literary landmark. They accuse the municipality of inaction, despite repeated pleas and the house’s official status as a protected cultural property.

Calls are mounting for immediate intervention from relevant authorities to halt the controversial construction and ensure the preservation of Simin and Jalal’s house, which serves as a vital reminder of Iran’s rich literary history and the lives of two of its most influential intellectual figures.