"In one entry he writes: Noon, the sound of missiles was heard, and it was raining. The weather in Tehran had become pleasant and spring-like. I wished I had a camera to take pictures of the beautiful city views. I wished there was no war and I could bring my wife and children to walk in the city streets."
"He expresses anger about the internet blackout imposed by the Iranian government, the censored news and gripes about his father's apology to the Gulf states, who have been on the receiving end of Iranian missiles."
"In one conversation in an empty park his friend recounts how a few nights ago he dreamed that a missile fell near their house. The next day, he took essential supplies from the house and sent his children to their maternal grandmother's house. Yesterday his dream came true. Their house was destroyed."
Yousef Pezeshkian, the son of Iran's president, expresses his doubts about the war's outcome and its effects on his family and society. He shares daily reflections on social media, detailing the war's impact on ordinary Iranians and suggesting ways to improve the war effort. Despite being a government supporter, he voices frustrations about internet censorship and his father's actions. His posts reveal a mix of hope and fear, illustrating the emotional toll of the conflict on both personal and societal levels.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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