A ceasefire has interrupted the violence in Tehran, drastically impacting the local population. A generation that experienced relative peace now faces the aftermath of Israeli attacks, witnessing the loss of life and destruction. Within Iranian society, opinions vary; some are relieved by foreign intervention against the IRGC, while others resist foreign involvement. A newfound sense of patriotism emerges amid civilian casualties, with acts of solidarity noticeable. European nations' responses to the conflict have influenced local sentiments, with support for Israeli strikes evoking frustration alongside a rising national pride among Iranians.
A trembling ceasefire has brought a pause to what had become the familiar sounds of explosions over Tehran. For my generation, war was something that belonged to the past—an impossible event, until this summer.
When fighting first broke out, there were people who were glad to see a foreign power targeting the widely disliked Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) top brass. But others, though dissidents themselves, deeply resented the idea of foreign invasion.
Scenes of solidarity abounded: landlords cancelling rent in light of the crisis; people outside Tehran hosting those fleeing the capital. National pride was on most lips.
The way European countries responded to Israel's onslaught played a key role in this shift. The E3, alongside other silent nations across the continent, supported the Israeli strikes, using all the usual justifications.
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