‘We want peace’: Iranians try to maintain semblance of normal life as conflict drags on

2026-03-25 - 17:10

Explosions lit up Tehran skyline as Israel launched new airstrikes but by morning joggers were in the park Middle East crisis – live updates The days after Nowruz, the Persian New Year, are usually a bustling time in Tehran, with spring arriving, trees blossoming, businesses reopening after the holidays, and people returning to work and school. This year, however, Iranians are trying to maintain a semblance of ordinary life against the constant backdrop of explosions, airstrikes – and a conflict many fear may drag on for weeks or months. Continue reading...