Life in limbo: How Iranians navigate a state of ‘no war, no peace’ | US-Israel war on Iran

Iranian residents are grappling with a state of "no war, no peace" as a fragile truce between the US and Iran has paused air attacks. While some areas have seen limited reconstruction efforts, many homes remain damaged or destroyed, leaving residents facing housing shortages and economic uncertainty. Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, is engaged in diplomatic negotiations with Pakistan, Muscat, and Moscow to achieve a lasting ceasefire. However, the US maritime blockade continues to disrupt supply chains, pushing prices up and hindering recovery efforts. The psychological and economic toll of this limbo weighs heavily on residents like Sajjad, Maryam, Ashkbous, Fereydoun, and Yousra who are caught between fear of renewed conflict and hopes for a lasting peace.