Book City, Iran's largest bookstore chain, has reported damage to at least six of its branches due to recent US-Israeli strikes.
At least six branches of Book City, a major bookstore chain in Iran, have been damaged as a result of military strikes attributed to US and Israeli forces.
This event highlights the fragility of cultural infrastructure in conflict zones, which can impact the availability and distribution of literature, including translated works. For readers and platforms like NovelHub, such disruptions underscore the importance of resilient translation and distribution channels to ensure access to global content.
Original source: https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/04/book-city-irans-largest-book-chain-suffers-war-damage/
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