Iran has been weaving rugs for more than 2,500 years. The cities of Tabriz, Isfahan, Kashan, Kerman, and Qom are not just geographic locations — they are the foundations of a global craft tradition that has shaped interior design, art history, and cultural identity across the world. When something happens to Iran, something happens to that tradition. On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, beginning a conflict that has rapidly