With a tenuous cease-fire in place, Iranians are left to pick up the pieces of their lives after a period of heightened conflict.
Some fear that the government will intensify its crackdown on domestic critics as the situation stabilizes, raising concerns about civil liberties and political expression.
The current lull in hostilities comes amid ongoing uncertainties about the sustainability of the cease-fire and potential new tensions within the country.
Citizens are adjusting to the uneasy calm while monitoring developments that could affect security, governance, and everyday life in the near term.