Surviving Bombing in Tehran with My Cat

Sana, a 27-year-old economics master’s student and risk control analyst in Tehran, chose to stay in the city as a new war began in late February 2025, despite her family’s pleas to leave. The conflict disrupted daily life, with missile strikes forcing her and her roommate, Fatemeh, into a routine of anticipation and fear. Amid internet blackouts and limited communication, they sought normalcy through small activities, while grappling with the trauma of their circumstances.

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