Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated dramatically, with the U.S. deploying a significant military presence in the region, including two aircraft carriers and fighter jets, as President Trump considers limited military strikes to pressure Iran into a new nuclear deal. Trump warned that 'bad things' would happen if Tehran does not reach an agreement within 15 days, raising fears of renewed conflict among Tehran residents. Many citizens, like Hamid, express deep anxiety about potential war, recalling the devastation from last year's 12-day conflict with Israel, which resulted in thousands of casualties in Iran (Business Recorder, February 21, 2026).