Life at War: The People of Iran.
Simon Whistler · March 10, 2026 · 15 min video · Middle East
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What this episode covers
War coverage has fixated on power struggles and oil prices. This episode turns to ordinary Iranians — enduring airstrikes, blackouts, and shortages while daring to hope for a new beginning.
Chapters
- War Begins: Beyond Power and OilIn the free preview
- Inside Iran: Fear, Death, and HopeIn the free preview
- Diaspora Caught Between Hope and FearInsiders
From the transcript
When the Israeli Defense Forces launched the first wave of attacks against Iran
On Saturday
The 28th of February, they accomplished three things.
This transcript was generated automatically and may contain errors.
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