How a Tehran teacher balances online teaching and family life amid conflict and inflation

A Tehran-based teacher has described how the ongoing US–Israel conflict on Iran has reshaped everyday life, forcing families to adapt to weak internet, rising prices, and widespread disruption.

Mehran, a 47-year-old teacher living in central Tehran, now conducts classes online from his small apartment as schools and universities remain closed or damaged. He says unstable internet on the national “Shad” education platform frequently disrupts lessons, with students often disappearing from virtual classrooms due to poor connectivity.

His household, like many others, struggles with cramped living conditions as multiple family members work and study remotely at the same time.

Outside the home, basic survival has become increasingly difficult. Medicine shortages and soaring prices have placed heavy pressure on families. Mehran reports that healthcare costs now consume a much larger share of income than before the war, while many imported drugs are either unavailable or extremely expensive.

At local markets, inflation has sharply increased the cost of goods, including electronics and food. Although public transport has been made free as a government relief measure, overall living costs continue to rise due to currency depreciation and supply chain disruptions.

Despite the hardship, parts of daily life in Tehran continue in an uneasy form of normality. Parks remain open and crowded with families seeking temporary relief from economic and social stress. However, residents describe this calm as fragile and temporary, masking deeper exhaustion within society.

In the evenings, large gatherings take place at Revolution Square, where residents chant and sing in support of national solidarity. For many participants, these events provide emotional support and a sense of unity during uncertain times.

Mehran says these gatherings have become an important part of daily life, offering psychological comfort and a shared sense of resilience amid ongoing conflict.

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