'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure
Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: Iran
Society & Lifestyle

More than 20% of Iran's population is under the age of 14, approximately 20.4 million children, who are suffering from post-traumatic stress due to US and Israeli airstrikes. Ali, a 15-year-old boy, describes how the sound of explosions and fighter jets affects his daily life, causing constant fear and social isolation. With schools closed and families cooped up at home, the situation for children in Iran has become desperate, with parents seeking help to manage the trauma of war.
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