He fondly recounted a moment when his father discreetly offered him a cigarette during a car journey, showing both consideration and a shared bond over smoking. Additionally, Mehdi revealed how his father would subtly request cigarettes from him when supplies ran low, demonstrating a level of secrecy and pragmatism.Tahereh Taleghani echoed her brother’s sentiments, highlighting her parents’ affectionate gestures of lighting each other’s cigarettes as a symbol of their love. She also commented on the changing societal attitudes towards smoking, contrasting the past acceptance with the present-day negativity surrounding cigarettes.