Tehran residents visit a coffee shop located inside the former American embassy compound. The Boof cafe serves cold drinks amid anti-American murals painted on the walls. A barista named Amir says American sanctions harm Iranian businesses and limit travel options. Women wearing different clothing styles sit at tables, showing the city's mixed atmosphere. The location represents Iran's complicated relationship with the United States.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gave a recorded speech after Israeli attacks targeted Iranian facilities. He accused Americans of opposing Iran from the beginning and wanting the country to surrender. Israeli bombs destroyed the main television studio where such speeches normally air. The damaged building shows only twisted metal and broken glass. Fire swept through the complex after the June 16 strike.
Hospitals continue treating people injured during the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran. Head nurse Ashraf Barghi describes the worst injuries she has seen during her 32-year career. Israeli forces struck near Evin prison, sending both soldiers and civilians to emergency rooms. Medical workers fear more attacks might happen. The government reports 627 deaths and nearly 5,000 injured people.
Tehran slowly returns to normal daily activities after the fighting ended. Traffic fills highways and tree-lined streets again. Shop owners reopen businesses as residents come back to the city. Many people had fled during the bombing campaign. The capital shows signs of recovery on the surface.
Citizens express mixed feelings about their country's future during a public concert. Some demand greater freedoms from their government. Others criticize foreign attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. Young and old residents worry about what comes next.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gave a recorded speech after Israeli attacks targeted Iranian facilities. He accused Americans of opposing Iran from the beginning and wanting the country to surrender. Israeli bombs destroyed the main television studio where such speeches normally air. The damaged building shows only twisted metal and broken glass. Fire swept through the complex after the June 16 strike.
Hospitals continue treating people injured during the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran. Head nurse Ashraf Barghi describes the worst injuries she has seen during her 32-year career. Israeli forces struck near Evin prison, sending both soldiers and civilians to emergency rooms. Medical workers fear more attacks might happen. The government reports 627 deaths and nearly 5,000 injured people.
Tehran slowly returns to normal daily activities after the fighting ended. Traffic fills highways and tree-lined streets again. Shop owners reopen businesses as residents come back to the city. Many people had fled during the bombing campaign. The capital shows signs of recovery on the surface.
Citizens express mixed feelings about their country's future during a public concert. Some demand greater freedoms from their government. Others criticize foreign attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. Young and old residents worry about what comes next.
