"You don't feel the spirit of Nowruz in the air": Iran welcomed the holiday against the backdrop of war.

Iran is celebrating Nowruz this year against the backdrop of a tense military situation. The security and economic conditions in the country have deteriorated as a result of the US and Israeli strikes that have been ongoing since February 28th, and the traditional festive mood is barely felt.

 

 

According to information from a human rights organization, the strikes have resulted in 3,114 deaths, including 1,354 civilians, at least 207 of whom are children. Tehran is responding by striking countries in the region where US military bases are located.

 

Local residents say this year's Nowruz is fundamentally different from previous ones. Citizens living in Damavand reported that daily life has been disrupted due to the war, and some have been forced to relocate from the capital for security reasons. Tehran remains one of the areas most affected by the strikes.

 

BBC interlocutors reported that job losses due to the war and damage to infrastructure have also become major concerns for the population. Some emphasize that if the situation continues, the country's future could be at risk.

 

 

"The usual bustle in markets and shopping centers before Nowruz has significantly decreased this year. Citizens say there is a risk of airstrikes while shopping. Nevertheless, some are trying to preserve holiday traditions, particularly by preparing the Haft Sin table," the report states.

 

However, the mood in society is not uniform. While some citizens are in favor of celebrating the holiday, others say that Nowruz has no significance under the current political system.

 

Experts and observers note that this year's Nowruz, celebrated during wartime, clearly reflects the social and psychological state of Iranian society.

 

Iranians also celebrated Nowruz under similar wartime conditions in the 1980s, during the 8-year conflict with Iraq.