Israeli threats of retaliation following Iran's recent drone and missile attack have stirred deep concern among Iranians already grappling with economic hardships and increased social and political restrictions post-2022-23 protests. Iranian leaders have issued warnings of further escalation in response to any Israeli action, raising fears of heightened conflict and its dire consequences for ordinary citizens. Hesam, a 45-year-old teacher from Amol, voices apprehension about the potential economic strain and jeopardized safety for families like his. Parvaneh, a 37-year-old mother in Yazd, expresses worry about the devastating impact an Israeli strike could have on an already fragile economy, especially for…

WESTERN PERSPECTIVE Zelenskiy, Ukrainian commanders consider the front, weapons supplies President Voldoymyr Zelenskiy and Ukrainian commanders on Monday considered action at the front of the 25-month-old war against Russia and the acquisition of weaponry from Kyiv's allies. Zelenskiy, in his nightly video address, issued a fresh plea for air defences to protect against Russian strikes on cities and infrastructure and called on Kyiv's allies to show the same unity they displayed in helping Israel fend off Iranian attacks. Zelenskiy noted three sectors where Ukraine's forces face difficult situations in standing against Russian onslaughts: Chasiv Yar, west of the destroyed Russian-held…