"I can honestly say I haven't slept for several nights and days in a row. By "those conditions" she means economic hardship and her fear of future street fighting between the regime and its enemies. The war has cost Setareh her job and she is running out of money. Even before the war, the economy was in deep crisis, with food prices rising by 60% in the previous year. I believe the real war will start if this war ends without any outcome."

Source: The Star April 03, 2026 06:33 UTC