Iranians Defy War, Maintain Daily Life in Tehran
As conflict rages, Iranians strive to preserve a sense of normalcy in Tehran, navigating airstrikes and explosions. This in-depth report explores their resilience.
The days after Nowruz, the Persian New Year, are usually a bustling time in Tehran, with spring arriving, trees blossoming, businesses reopening after the holidays, and people returning to work and school. This year, however, Iranians are trying to maintain a semblance of ordinary life against the constant backdrop of explosions and airstrikes – and a conflict many fear may drag on for weeks or months.
Despite the ongoing turmoil, Tehranis are determined to preserve a sense of normalcy. As the night sky is lit up by Israel's latest airstrikes, joggers can still be seen in the parks by morning, and businesses struggle to keep their doors open.
Source: The Guardian
