The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

A cleric leads a group of volunteers in prayer next to a police facility struck during the U.S.–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Posted Thursday, March 5, 2026 3:38 pm

The Associated Press

Feb. 27 - March 5, 2026

This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Patrick Sison, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week.

See last week’s top photo of the week

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