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Daily Life In Isfahan Amid U.S.-Israeli Military Campaign

March 12, 2026 23 images Tehran, Iran

Daily Life In Isfahan Amid U.S.-Israeli Military Campaign

A view of the historic Ali Qapu Imperial Palace is in the city of Isfahan, 450 km (280 miles) south of Tehran, Iran, on March 11, 2026, amid... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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An Iranian couple walks through the area in the historic Naqsh-e Jahan Square, which is empty of crowds and tourists due to the U.S.-Israeli... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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A view of a damaged painting of a nude woman is seen on the wall of a historic site in Isfahan, Iran, on March 11, 2026, amid the U.S.-Israe... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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A view of the historic Shah Mosque, also officially known as the Imam Mosque, is in the city of Isfahan, Iran, on March 11, 2026, amid the U... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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An Iranian man walks through the area in the historic Naqsh-e Jahan Square, which is empty of crowds and tourists due to the U.S.-Israeli mi... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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Iranian shopkeepers stand outside their shops in a traditional bazaar, which is empty of crowds and tourists due to the U.S.-Israeli militar... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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A view of a damaged painting of a woman is on the wall of a historic site as a veiled woman takes photographs in Isfahan, Iran, on March 11,... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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A view of a historic mosque is in the city of Isfahan, 450 km (280 miles) south of Tehran, Iran, on March 11, 2026, amid the U.S.-Israeli mi... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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An Iranian trader cleans the entrance of his traditional sweet shop near the historic Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, Iran, on March 11, 20... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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A supporter of Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei waves a national flag while standing on a street-side in the historic ci... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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An interior view of the historic Chehel Sotoun Palace is in the city of Isfahan, 450 km (280 miles) south of Tehran, Iran, on March 11, 2026... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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A view of the historic Shah Mosque, also officially known as the Imam Mosque, is in the city of Isfahan, Iran, on March 11, 2026, amid the U... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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A young Iranian shopkeeper checks a chair while standing outside his shop in a traditional bazaar, which is empty of crowds and tourists due... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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Veiled supporters of Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei wave national flags while standing next to a banner depicting a po... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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A view of the historic Naqsh-e Jahan Square is empty of crowds and tourists due to the U.S.-Israeli military campaign in Isfahan, Iran, on M... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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A view of an entrance of a museum is in the historic city of Isfahan, 450 km (280 miles) south of Tehran, Iran, on March 11, 2026, amid the... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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An Iranian couple walks past an entrance of a historic traditional bazaar, which is closed due to the U.S.-Israeli military campaign, in the... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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Tape covers the windows of a hospital as protection against shattering caused by the explosion's shockwave in the historic city of Isfahan,... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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A veiled Iranian woman walks through the area in the historic Naqsh-e Jahan Square, which is empty of crowds and tourists due to the U.S.-Is... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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A view of a damaged painting of a woman is on the wall of a historic site in Isfahan, Iran, on March 11, 2026, amid the U.S.-Israeli militar... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

#13437356 12 Mar 2026

A view of the historic city of Isfahan, 450 km (280 miles) south of Tehran, Iran, on March 11, 2026, amid the U.S.-Israeli military campaign... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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Young Iranian women walk through the area in the historic Naqsh-e Jahan Square, which is empty of crowds and tourists due to the U.S.-Israel... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

#13437365 12 Mar 2026

A view of a damaged painting is on the wall of a historic site in Isfahan, Iran, on March 11, 2026, amid the U.S.-Israeli military campaign... by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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