TEHRAN – During the 12-day attacks of the Zionist regime in Tehran, the homes of several Iranian artists were destroyed.
Reports from several news outlets show that the home of composer and musician Keevan Saket and playwright Akbar Radi was one of the damages in the attacks that took place on June 13th-24th.
The attack reportedly took place as part of the Zionist regime’s attack on Iran, causing widespread destruction in various parts of Tehran, including Keshawarz Boulevard.
The home of famous musician Keevan Sackett was destroyed in the attack. Saket, the master of Tar and Setar, said he has always defended peace and love, and that war is all antithesis he represents. Despite the destruction, he expressed his commitment to Iran’s culture and his belief in the country’s resilience.
Sackett finds out that his home has been attacked by an Israeli missile while evacuating with his family in a nearby town. However, his neighbor’s appeal did not prevent him from rushing back after a ceasefire was declared.
According to Sackett, one of the bombs fired at his residence failed to explode, a stroke of property that escaped further destruction. However, it forbidden him and his family from entering their home due to safety concerns.
“After the issues were resolved and allowed inside, we faced an uneasy scene,” he said. “The doors and windows were shattered, the facade of the building was gone, and appliances like washing machines and refrigerators were severely damaged. The attack was very violent, and even the iron doors of the building were broken,” he pointed out.
Sackett’s voice was filled with deep sadness, reflecting the sacrifices of the conflict. “In every textile of my existence, I am scorning the war and those who are igniting it,” he said.
In a video showing the destruction of his home, Sackett said: “My life has been destroyed, but my life is sacrifices for Iran. 90% of the work I have done is based on my love for Iran, the Iranian culture and the people of Iran.
“I am not a politician. I have always strived for peace, love, and friendship. War is the most glimpse of what a person can impose. We are forced to protect ourselves,” the composer added.
The 63-year-old Keevan Saket is Iran’s fastest tar and setter (traditional Iranian instrument) player. He has always believed in introducing traditional Iranian music to the world. He performed famous works by classical composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, Paganini, Vivaldi and Strauss.
He founded the Vaziri band in 1996, and has since performed numerous works and hosted many concerts in Iran, Canada and Australia.
Akbar Radi’s office and home on Keshawartz Boulevard in central Tehran has also been destroyed due to recent attacks.
Also, Radi’s house, which housed his personal office, was part of a six-storey building, all of which had been demolished.
“On the evening of June 15th, two explosions occurred near my family’s home. My mother was inside, watching TV and suddenly our home was destroyed,” said her son Arash.
“I’m grateful that my mother wasn’t physically injured, but she was affected by the shock wave and now she’s staying at my brother’s house in northern Iran,” he added.
“Our home has been completely destroyed and is no longer inhabitable. The only thing I could do was collect handwritten notes from my father, who retained his historical and artistic values,” Arash said.
Akbar Radi (1939-2007) is a well-known playwright, with some of his works being compared to those of Anton Chekhov and Henrik Ibsen.
During the attack on the Zionist regime’s capital, the home of television and film actress Lale Eskandari’s mother was also damaged.
“My mother was at home and an explosion occurred very close to her residence. She was away from the window at the time, so I’m grateful that she didn’t do any harm,” she said.
“My office is also near Saboune Street, and was damaged by the explosion that took place there. I could have been a victim of this war in any of these incidents,” she said.
“It’s really painful for me to see images of explosions in different regions, and reminds me of my childhood and the wars of Iran and Iraq. I remember many scenes from the bombings of the sacred defence era. When my mother’s house was damaged, old images from the war that were hindered came back to my heart,” Eskandari emphasized.
“Many of the recent videos and photos look like scenes from films and series in which we act. The series “Red Soil” shows that they went back to their childhood home and bombed them, and everything was destroyed.
“I have always wanted peace, a world without war and violence, but sadly, in recent years, peace has faded and the interval between tragic events has shortened. I really hope that peace will win soon,” she emphasized.
Laleh Eskandari, 49, is an Iranian actress who has a wide range of careers in film and television. During her 25-year artistic career, she has performed in over 25 films and series.
She is a professional painter and photographer. She has held many photo exhibitions around the world, especially Sweden and the United States.
Photo: Photographs of the late playwright Akbar Radiation can be seen in his home in Tehran, destroyed during Israeli attacks on Iran.
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