Life in Tehran After the June 2025 Strikes

Israel launched a broad campaign of airstrikes on Iran on June 13, 2025, striking military positions and sites tied to the nuclear programme. For twelve days the two countries exchanged missiles and drones, and the conflict has left many neighborhoods across Iran damaged while residents faced shortages of fuel and water. On June 22 the United States joined strikes on the Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan nuclear sites using bunker-buster bombs and Tomahawk missiles; inspections have been paused and the IAEA has warned that attacks on nuclear facilities are dangerous and that Natanz was impacted but showed no rise in radiation.

In Tehran daily life has been measured between normal routines and acute disruption. People have stockpiled food and medicine, waited in long lines for petrol and faced bank withdrawal limits, while many tried to travel to safer towns. Authorities have also detained thousands of suspects and carried out executions in some cases, heightening fear. Although a ceasefire was declared after twelve days, unease has persisted and many residents say they are simply trying to get by. Recovery and repairs have started in some districts, but rebuilding will take many months.