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Jun 07, 2026
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A Tehran Teacher's Daily Struggle Amidst War

AI Summary
A 47-year-old Tehran teacher, Mehran, shares his daily struggles amidst the US-Israel war on Iran, from online classes to coping with economic strain and finding solace in community gatherings.

The Daily Grind of War

The 'Ramadan War', as the US-Israel war on Iran is popularly known, has disrupted daily life in Iran. Universities, schools, and industries have been bombed, and streets have been emptied out.

The Digital Bottleneck

Mehran, a 47-year-old teacher based in central Tehran, has been forced to teach his students online from a cramped corner of his modest apartment. The national internet is available but has become frustratingly weak due to the massive surge in users.

  • Mehran's day begins with a grueling battle for bandwidth.
  • The education system shifted to the domestic 'Shad' e-learning platform.
  • "The national internet is available, but it has become frustratingly weak due to the massive surge in users," the teacher explained.

The Cost of Survival

When the virtual school bell rings, Mehran heads to a nearby pharmacy to buy heart medication for his mother. At first glance, the shelves look neat and well-stocked, but a closer look reveals that dozens of essential medicines have been unavailable for over a month.

  • According to Mehri, a young pharmacy worker, prices for both domestic and imported drugs have skyrocketed.
  • "Medicines now eat up a quarter of my salary; they used to be just seven percent," he noted.

An Illusion of Normalcy

Exhausted by the market, Mehran takes a break at the nearby Osta public park. The scene is jarringly serene: children bouncing around colorful playgrounds, families picnicking under ancient trees, and young men vigorously using outdoor gym equipment.

  • "For a second, looking at this, you forget we are living under a blockade," Mehran reflected.
  • "You see Tehran wresting its right to live from the jaws of breaking news and a relentless war."

Searching for Rhythm in the Dark

As night falls over Tehran, Mehran does not head home. Instead, he makes his way to Enghelab (Revolution) Square near Tehran University. Here, hundreds of men and women gather nightly to chant nationalistic slogans and sing in support of the state and its armed forces.

  • "These gatherings make us feel like we are all in the same trench," he said.
  • "We might not have stealth bombers or aircraft carriers, but we have our voices and our physical presence."