A dignified life is a ‘distant dream’ for many Iranian families amid US war
Author: Maziar MotamediPublished on: September 13, 2026Country: Iran
PoliticsBusiness & Economy

Iranians born in the 1980s often consider themselves the 'burned generation', living through political and economic turmoil. Bardia, a 23-year-old in Tehran, notes that worsening sanctions make independence and starting a family increasingly difficult. Since the US and Israeli war began on February 28, life for the 90 million Iranians has deteriorated further, with bombing, intensified sanctions, and naval blockades.
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