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Iranians say regime not only at war with US and Israel but 'with its own people'

Three Iranians have shared their insights on life under the regime, as the war passes its fifth month and US President Donald Trump threatens a return to all-out fighting if no long-term peace deal can be struck.

ABC Australia News By Matthew Doran, Alison Xiao, Fariba Sahraei Captured Aug 2, 2026, 7:38 PM
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In the city of Isfahan, south of the Iranian capital Tehran, the once-bustling bazaar is much quieter than usual.

Shoppers still wander the streets and laneways, but the upheaval the country has experienced over the last five months is weighing heavily.

"Some days, I sit in my shop, and there are no customers," Vahid, whose name has been changed by the ABC to protect his identity, said in a voice note.

"They don't know whether to save their money, spend it on food or buy something else.

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