politics
March 25, 2026
‘We want peace’: Iranians try to maintain semblance of normal life as conflict drags on
Explosions lit up Tehran skyline as Israel launched new airstrikes but by morning joggers were in the park
TL;DR
- Iranians are trying to maintain normal life in Tehran amidst ongoing explosions and airstrikes.
- Despite the conflict, people are adapting, reopening businesses, and returning to daily routines.
- Schools and universities remain closed, leading to an exodus of international students.
- Official death tolls are likely underestimated, with many injured.
- Some Iranians experience constant fear due to proximity to violence.
- There is uncertainty about the conflict's duration and potential to become a recurring pattern.
- Iranian society is divided, with some welcoming the violence as a chance for political change, while others oppose the war.
- Pro-government supporters gather to mourn the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and express anti-American and anti-Israeli sentiments.
- Concerns are raised about the lack of anti-war protests in the US and general international attention to the suffering.
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