United StatesThe article discusses the human cost of the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, focusing on the impact on ordinary Iranians. Despite military actions targeting Iran's military infrastructure and resulting in thousands of casualties, the focus has shifted to economic warfare through U.S. sanctions. Ordinary citizens, including a middle-aged woman named Roya, describe deteriorating living conditions, rising despair, and a sense of hopelessness. While the Iranian elite remain unaffected, everyday Iranians struggle with dwindling resources, lost opportunities, and a lack of economic stability. The article highlights the psychological toll of these conditions, with many feeling trapped in a cycle of hardship.
Bias read (Center): The article presents perspectives from an Iranian citizen affected by U.S. sanctions and military actions, without overtly favoring either side. It includes direct quotes from Roya, highlighting the human cost of the conflict, while also noting the failure of U.S. objectives such as regime change. S
