Tehran residents face checkpoints, shortages amid ongoing air strikes

A resident of Tehran has provided a first-hand account of life in the Iranian capital amid an ongoing conflict, describing a city adapting to economic strain, security checkpoints, and the threat of aerial bombardment In testimony given to AFP and published by Dawn, the resident, whose identity was withheld, detailed significant disruptions to daily life The economic situation has deteriorated, with the resident's own job halted, forcing them to rely on savings The conflict has also strained civic infrastructure, leading to fuel rationing at petrol stations, where allowances have been cut from 30 litres to 20, with some unconfirmed reports of caps as low as five litres The security posture within the city has visibly shifted, with smaller police stations reportedly closed and military checkpoints established The resident noted concerns that soldiers at these checkpoints inspect personal phones for specific political keywords Air strikes have caused direct damage to urban areas, with the resident describing shattered windows in a residential building in the Gisha area following a nearby strike The psychological toll on citizens is significant, with the resident stating, "We were scared to open our eyes for fear of finding ourselves either dead or without a roof over our heads"