Impact of War on Iranians
Articles about how the US-Israel war on Iran affects the daily lives of Iranian citizens, including economic and social pressures.
English-language coverage of Iran news from the Netherlands.
Seven months into the US-Israel war, Iranian civilians face economic collapse from a naval blockade and constant strikes. A massive Tehran rally showed defiance, but Tehran also signalled peace conditions via Qatar.
Seven months into the US-Israel war on Iran, civilians face economic collapse while a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy markets. A report links the US to a February school strike, and Trump claims direct talks with Tehran — contradicted by Iranian leaders. European capitals, already supporting Ukraine, face higher energy costs and a diverted US military focus.
Seven months into the US-Israel war on Iran, civilians face a grinding blockade, daily strikes, and economic collapse. A fisherwoman from Hengam Island describes how her family's livelihood has been destroyed. Diplomacy is stalled, and the conflict is widening to include Houthi-Saudi clashes over the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
The BRICS summit in New Delhi opens with Putin and Pezeshkian attacking US dollar dominance, but the war in Iran exposes deep rifts between members. Modi and Putin agree to strengthen ties, while Xi Jinping arrives for rare bilateral talks. Heavy security in Delhi provokes local anger.
Six months into the US-Israel war on Iran, civilians face collapsed livelihoods, 18 confirmed deaths, and a paralysed Strait of Hormuz. The story of a fisherwoman from Hengam Island illustrates the human cost of a conflict that shows no sign of de-escalation.
Putin arrives in New Delhi for BRICS summit as wars in Iran and Ukraine expose deep divisions among members. Local anger over security restrictions highlights the cost of hosting. Bilateral talks with Modi, Xi, and Pezeshkian will test India's diplomatic balancing act.
Commodity shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to its lowest level since May. As Iran's oil industry struggles under a US blockade, civilians like fisherwoman Khadijeh Bandari see their livelihoods destroyed and daily life become a struggle for survival.
As the US-Israel war on Iran enters its seventh month, civilians face daily hardship while diplomatic talks remain blocked. A new wave of US strikes and Iranian retaliations has killed 18 people, including two children. The US refuses negotiations until Iran halts ship attacks, but Iran's establishment is united against capitulation.
President Trump declares Iran 'dead' on Truth Social and vows retaliation for a base attack, while calling media 'treasonous scum' over reports of munitions shortages. The war enters its seventh month with no end in sight, and the human cost includes a school strike that killed 170 people six months ago.
Six months into the US-Israel war on Iran, coastal communities like Hengam Island are devastated. Fisherwoman Khadijeh Bandari describes losing her livelihood as military strikes escalate around the Strait of Hormuz. The war has shattered tourism, fishing and small businesses, while political leaders remain deadlocked.
Six months into the US-Israel war on Iran, civilians face economic collapse and daily scarcity. A new military clash on Aug 31 – US strikes on Larak Island and IRGC attacks on US bases in Jordan – threatens further escalation as President Trump vows a harsh response.
Six months after US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's supreme leader, the conflict has expanded to the Caspian Sea and triggered a global oil crisis. Neither side has achieved its objectives, while Gulf states are moving toward deeper defence cooperation.
Six months after US-Israel strikes on Iran, Trump has posted 319 Iran-related messages on Truth Social — one every 14 hours. The administration's attrition strategy is showing mixed results, while a US strike on a school that killed 170 children remains unaccountable.