‘I’ll never be the same’: Iranians coping through warA backhoe operator works to clear rubble after an airstrike in Tehran. Here is a collection of interviews conducted with Iranians, mostly people in Tehran, who shared their experiences with AFP journalists outside the country. Economic pressuresIran was already suffering economically before the war, but the conflict has sparked even higher inflation and brought many industries to a standstill. Many people have come here to stay longer, waiting to see what happens with the war,” he said. CrackdownSince the war started, Iranians have reported heavy security in the streets, with limited anti-government demonstrations quickly quelled, while crowds of Islamic republic supporters regularly rally.

Source: Bangkok Post March 27, 2026 12:54 UTC