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As Trump Threatens Iran's Infrastructure, a Tehran Couple Wonders How to Prepare
Arghavan says outages and internet shutdowns are disrupting work, while NetBlocks calls Iran’s blackout the longest nationwide shutdown ever recorded.
- President Donald Trump vowed that today will be "Power Plant Day" and "Bridge Day," threatening Iran's leaders will be "living in Hell" if they do not open the Strait of Hormuz.
- Tehran residents Zahra Arghavan and Mehdi Alishir have endured five weeks of airstrikes and internet outages since the conflict began on Feb. 28, 2026, amid a nationwide crackdown.
- Arghavan and Alishir are securing windows and packing essentials for potential power loss, while her French language school faces disruption from internet restrictions affecting around 50% of learners.
- While some Iranians participate in pro-government rallies, others like Arghavan hope for a diplomatic solution, with her saying "people are the ones paying a heavy price."
- Uncertainty defines daily life as the couple struggles to determine how they would evacuate Tehran if bridges are destroyed, remaining unsure how life without power would look.
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UpstractAs deadline looms for Trump's Iran ultimatum, residents in Tehran wonder how to prepare
In an expletive-laden threat over the weekend, Trump vowed that “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day,” and that Iran's leaders will be “living in Hell” if they don't open the Strait of Hormuz.
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US-Israel-Iran Conflict: Trump Sets Deadline Amid Airstrikes on Tehran Infrastructure
US President Donald Trump has issued a definitive ultimatum to the Iranian government, demanding the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. According to official statements, the US administration has set a deadline of 8 PM Eastern Time on Tuesday for Iran to comply or face extensive strikes on its national infrastructure. This development coincides with reports of significant explosions across the Iranian capital, Tehran, and the neighbori…
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