A constant sense of fear is evident in Iran, especially in Tehran. A 37-year-old mother in Tehran says: "Every time I hear a loud noise, I tremble. Even when a door closes, I ask if bombs are falling?" Nevertheless, her children have returned to school.
Parents' Concerns and School Messages
This mother continues: "I don't work, but keeping the kids at home out of fear is not a solution. They go crazy in our small apartment." Schools across Iran remain open despite military tensions with the United States and Israel. However, some parents whose children are in private schools have received messages from those schools explaining what actions to take in the event of war or an emergency situation.
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Ministry of Education's Efforts to Provide Reassurance
The Iranian Ministry of Education has tried to reassure the public. Ali Farhadi, the ministry's spokesperson, said in a media interview: "People should not pay attention to rumors spread to create fear." He added that the ministry decides whether schools should remain open or closed, and this decision is made in coordination with security agencies.
Meanwhile, state media have also discussed scenarios of a nuclear attack. On November 2, Iranian state television aired a consultation on protective measures in the event of a nuclear attack, advising people to stay in shelters for at least 24 hours in such an emergency.
Many Iranians are concerned that the United States is prepared to use nuclear weapons against "Peacock Mountain," located about 220 kilometers (130 miles) south of Tehran. Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has mentioned attacking this location but has not explicitly referred to the use of nuclear weapons.
These tensions continue as Iran is likely to take a tougher stance on its core demands. Meanwhile, Qatari mediators are trying to encourage the Iranian and American governments to agree on a draft peace agreement.
However, even journalists with close connections in Iran have little information about the content of these negotiations and must wait for reports from international media.
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