Editorial photo #12963140 Human Interest
Iran-State Event, Kneel Before Iranians
Iranian people gather under a country flag while attending a state event unveiling a sculpture of the Roman emperor Valerian and Shapur I, the Sasanian king of kings (not pictured), in Enghelab (Revolution) Square, in downtown Tehran, Iran, on November 7, 2025, during the Iran-Israel ceasefire. Following the twelve-day war with Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran draws upon national symbols and elements of ancient Persian heritage in an effort to strengthen a sense of national solidarity and foster public support for the country's policies. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)