Iranian Activist Tells BBC Fear of War Restarting Is Deepening Trauma
An Iranian activist has told the BBC that the prospect of war resuming is deepening pressure on civilians. The interview describes the everyday burden of life in wartime conditions.
In an interview published by the BBC, an Iranian activist describes how daily life inside the country has come under deeper strain because of the threat of war. According to the activist, restrictions felt particularly by women have become more pronounced as the crisis has continued.
The report says the stalling of US-Iran talks and tensions on the front line are weighing on the mood in Tehran. It suggests that a society that has turned inward over a long period will find it harder to reopen.
Human-rights organisations say information about the medical condition of jailed activists remains limited. Last week, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was granted a transfer to hospital for treatment. Calls for a broader amnesty continue to come from civil-society groups.
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