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‘Our Dreams Are Drifting Away’: Tehran Divided Over Israel-Iran Tensions
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‘Our Dreams Are Drifting Away’: Tehran Divided Over Israel-Iran Tensions

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iranians are deeply divided over recent tensions between Israel and Iran.
  • Pro-regime supporters celebrate the escalation, while opponents express regret.
  • Many Tehran residents feel weary due to the economic crisis and the brief return to routine.

Tehran is experiencing a stark division among its residents regarding the recent escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel. While supporters of the regime celebrate the heightened conflict, opponents voice deep regret and concern over the implications.

Our dreams are drifting further away.

— IraniansExpressing disillusionment amidst the escalating conflict and economic hardship.

Many inhabitants of the capital feel a profound sense of weariness, exacerbated by a persistent economic crisis. The fragile sense of routine that had returned to daily life was short-lived, shattered by the latest developments. The period between Sunday evening and Monday saw Israeli airstrikes target several Iranian cities, including Tabriz, Isfahan, Mahshahr, and Tehran, following Iran's own strikes on Israel.

Iran has launched nearly 30 ballistic missiles at Israel. An intense, but brief, operation.

— Le TempsDescribing the scale and duration of Iran's retaliatory strike.

Iran had launched nearly 30 ballistic missiles at Israel in an intense but brief operation. Shortly thereafter, Iranian authorities announced the end of their operation, stating their commitment to remaining at the "negotiating table" with the United States. However, they also issued a warning of renewed strikes should Israel attack again. This oscillating stance reflects the complex pressures and calculations influencing Iran's foreign policy amidst domestic economic hardship.

Iran announced the end of its operation and stated it would remain at the 'negotiating table' with the United States.

— Le TempsReporting Iran's official statement following its missile strikes.
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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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