Café Culture Under Fire
Cafés in Tehran have become more than just places to drink coffee—they are emotional refuges.
Young Iranians gather to:
- Share news and rumors about the conflict
- Check on friends and family
- Escape, even briefly, from the stress of war
“I come here because staying at home makes me more anxious,” said one university student. “At least here, I feel like life is still normal.”
Even as airstrikes hit areas like Ray, these social spaces remain open—though often quieter, tenser, and more subdued.
