Life in limbo: How Iranians navigate a state of ‘no war, no peace’
Amid a fragile truce between the United States and Iran, residents of Tehran face ongoing psychological and economic hardship, with destroyed buildings left unrepaired and daily life marked by uncertainty. Despite the halt in air attacks, a US-imposed maritime blockade and damaged infrastructure have driven up costs and disrupted supply chains, worsening living conditions. Displaced families like Sajjad's and Maryam's struggle with inadequate support and unclear rebuilding plans, reflecting a broader national state of suspended recovery.
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Economy|US-Israel war on IranLife in limbo: How Iranians navigate a state of ‘no war, no peace’Caught between the fear of renewed conflict and hopes for a lasting ceasefire, Tehran’s residents endure a daily struggle of psychological and economic uncertainty.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoDespite a fragile truce, daily life in Tehran's commercial districts masks an underlying anxiety over the possibility of renewed conflict. [Al Jazeera]By Rasoul Al Haei and Mohammad MansourPublished On 29 Apr 202629 Apr 2026In eastern Tehran, Sajjad, a young man in his twenties, stands in front of the twisted iron and shattered concrete that was once his father’s home.
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