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Iran War Tehran Streets Normal Life Civilians Internet Protest

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The article describes civilian life in Tehran during the Iran war, noting normal commercial activity but internet shutdown. No direct commercial mechanism is identified; the event is geopolitical with no specific commodity, company, or supply chain impact mentioned. The internet shutdown could affect digital services, but no concrete commercial channel is provided.

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  • Iran is in an ongoing war, but Tehran streets appear normal with shops and malls open.
  • The internet is shut down; a local intranet with local versions of Netflix and Uber is available.
  • Article published 2026-05-09.
  • Reporter Ali Hashem spent six weeks in Tehran during the war.
  • Civilians seem to rally around the flag due to external threat.

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