Iranians get by as US, Israeli bombs rain down, internet blocked

"The booming sound of explosions has been a daily reality this week where he lives, at times leaving thick smoke billowing to the horizon and shaking windows. United States and Israeli missiles raining down in quick succession during waves of attacks that have taken place at all hours of the day since the start of the war on Saturday morning, which has killed more than 1,000 people."

"Iranian officials said on Thursday that some water and electricity facilities were damaged by projectiles and asked people to conserve resources, but no widespread outages have been reported so far. The streets of the capital are noticeably quieter and less congested than usual, and many businesses are closed. However, the basic necessities remain largely available, both in person and through online orders."

"When the bombing runs seem finished for a while, I go for a short walk once during the day to get some essentials from the local shops. There are usually queues for bread, which are not too long, and there are queues at some petrol stations. Except for a few items that might be in shorter supply, the shops mostly have everything you want for now, but who knows what could happen later. Either way, the prices are breaking people's backs."

Tehran, a city of nearly 10 million people, faces continuous waves of US and Israeli missile attacks since Saturday, with explosions occurring at all hours and causing visible destruction. Iranian officials report damage to water and electricity facilities from projectiles and urge resource conservation, though no widespread outages have occurred. Streets are quieter with many businesses closed, yet basic necessities remain accessible both in stores and online. Residents report queues for bread and petrol but note most shops maintain adequate supplies. Prices have increased significantly, straining household budgets. Some residents remain in the city, assessing whether conditions warrant evacuation, while daily life continues cautiously amid the ongoing conflict.

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