Tehran residents navigate a new reality as US and Israeli military strikes on Iran enter their 13th day this week. CGTN footage reveals a city where basic utilities remain functional, but severed communication networks and shuttered businesses paint a stark picture of urban resilience under pressure.
🚇 Metro stations now operate 24/7 as makeshift shelters, while historic bazaars – normally buzzing ahead of Nowruz (Iranian New Year starting March 20) – stand eerily quiet. Local vlogger Masoud Soheili captures the mood: "We're keeping lights dim, but hope bright. Next time I film, may it show peace."
Key survival strategies emerging:
📱 Neighborhood signal-sharing networks replacing downed internet
💧 Water rationing systems organized through mosque loudspeakers
🛒 Pop-up markets replacing closed supermarkets
As the world watches escalating tensions, Tehran's youth document their adapted routines on encrypted apps – a digital lifeline connecting them to global supporters. 🌐✌️
