Capital of Kurdistan Province, Iran
From The Guardian and Times of Israel reports, civilians in Iranian port towns face daily bombardments, power cuts, and water shortages as US strikes widen. Residents describe a “new normal” of fear while economic stress and internet blackouts hamper daily life amid ongoing hostilities. The broader picture shows hopes for ceasefire dimming as attacks escalate.
A tanker explosion on a highway near Sanandaj, Iran, has killed and injured multiple people after a crash blamed on a faulty braking system. The incident follows years of high road fatality rates, with authorities citing aging fleets, road conditions, and lax enforcement as factors.