Foreign tourists stand on a balcony of the historical Aali Qapu Palace as a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is pictured in Naqsh-e Jahan Square in the historic city of Isfahan, 450 km (281 miles) south of Tehran, Iran, on February 20, 2025. Ali Qapu Palace, in Isfahan's Naqsh-e Jahan Square, is a 17th-century Safavid royal residence. Its six stories, grand balcony, and ornate rooms reflect the dynasty's power and artistic mastery. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)
