Iranian citizens have expressed that they lack the financial resources to obtain emergency supplies and do not have secure places to take refuge, while apprehension about a possible new clash with the United States and Israel is intensifying.
The high cost of living is making it difficult for many to prepare for a potential escalation.
According to a Reuters report on Tuesday, a United States intelligence briefing concerning Iran and other global operations has been slowed or temporarily halted during President Donald Trump’s second term. Seven current and former officials said the interruption raises doubts about the completeness of security assessments.
The pause is linked to staff reductions, political pressure on intelligence analysts, and tensions between the CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Former senior ODNI official Beth Sanner told Reuters that these developments provide policymakers with a less sophisticated picture of international affairs.
In the broader diplomatic arena, a telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iran’s security council secretary Mohsen Rezaei raised questions about Moscow’s position toward Tehran. Iranian state media reported that the discussion centred on regional developments and strategic cooperation, without announcing any new military commitments.
Iranian military officials and hard‑line media have warned that a fresh confrontation could spread across the Middle East. The newspaper Kayhan identified potential U.S. and NATO targets in Cyprus, Greece, Romania, Albania, Italy and the United Kingdom should hostilities resume.
