Iran-US Tension/Residents
Tehran, Iran - Jan 31, 2026 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV)
1. Traffic, pedestrians,
2. Banner showing Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Iran's late leader Ruhollah Khomeini
3. Various of Enqelab Square, giant banner
4. Various of pedestrians
5. Various of pedestrians, traffic
6. SOUNDBITE (Persian, dubbing in English) Omid (full name not given) (starting with shot 6):
"Even during the 12-day war last year, I didn't leave. I stayed in Tehran. I never left."
7. SOUNDBITE (Persian, dubbing in English) Akbar (full name not given):
"We will stay in Tehran and will take care of our families."
8. SOUNDBITE (Persian, dubbing in English) Taha (full name not given):
"We might not evacuate, and we will stay in Tehran to take care of things in an emergency. Who knows? We might go to other towns."
9. Various of pedestrians, traffic
As tensions between Iran and the United States continue to heat up, Tehran residents carry on with their daily lives amid threats of possible attack.
The United States increased its military presence in the Middle East and issued new threats following U.S. President Donald Trump's recent endorsement of Iran's anti-government protests.
On Wednesday, Trump said that a "massive armada," led by the aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln and larger than the one previously deployed to Venezuela, is heading toward Iran, and warned Tehran that "time is running out" to reach a deal with the U.S. over its nuclear program.
Two days later, Trump called on Iran to return to negotiations for what he described as a "fair and equitable deal," while again emphasizing the U.S. military's strong presence in the region.
The latest developments have alarmed regional leaders and sparked urgent calls from the international community for renewed diplomacy. However, in Tehran, a determined normalcy persists on the streets, with traffic flowing in its familiar chaotic rhythm, people browsing in bookshops, and gathering for coffee.
Despite feeling exhausted by life and haunted by years of living in a state of perpetual crisis, many have chosen to persevere. Many are determined to stay in the capital city even if conflict erupts.
"Even during the 12-day war last year, I didn't leave. I stayed in Tehran. I never left," said Omid, a Tehran resident.
"We will stay in Tehran and will take care of our families," said Akbar, another Tehran resident.
"We might not evacuate, and we will stay in Tehran to take care of things in an emergency. Who knows? We might go to other towns," said Taha.
Iran-US Tension/Residents
Dateline : Jan 31, 2026
Location : Iran
Duration : 1'17
Tehran, Iran - Jan 31, 2026 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV)
1. Traffic, pedestrians,
2. Banner showing Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Iran's late leader Ruhollah Khomeini
3. Various of Enqelab Square, giant banner
4. Various of pedestrians
5. Various of pedestrians, traffic
6. SOUNDBITE (Persian, dubbing in English) Omid (full name not given) (starting with shot 6):
"Even during the 12-day war last year, I didn't leave. I stayed in Tehran. I never left."
7. SOUNDBITE (Persian, dubbing in English) Akbar (full name not given):
"We will stay in Tehran and will take care of our families."
8. SOUNDBITE (Persian, dubbing in English) Taha (full name not given):
"We might not evacuate, and we will stay in Tehran to take care of things in an emergency. Who knows? We might go to other towns."
9. Various of pedestrians, traffic
As tensions between Iran and the United States continue to heat up, Tehran residents carry on with their daily lives amid threats of possible attack.
The United States increased its military presence in the Middle East and issued new threats following U.S. President Donald Trump's recent endorsement of Iran's anti-government protests.
On Wednesday, Trump said that a "massive armada," led by the aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln and larger than the one previously deployed to Venezuela, is heading toward Iran, and warned Tehran that "time is running out" to reach a deal with the U.S. over its nuclear program.
Two days later, Trump called on Iran to return to negotiations for what he described as a "fair and equitable deal," while again emphasizing the U.S. military's strong presence in the region.
The latest developments have alarmed regional leaders and sparked urgent calls from the international community for renewed diplomacy. However, in Tehran, a determined normalcy persists on the streets, with traffic flowing in its familiar chaotic rhythm, people browsing in bookshops, and gathering for coffee.
Despite feeling exhausted by life and haunted by years of living in a state of perpetual crisis, many have chosen to persevere. Many are determined to stay in the capital city even if conflict erupts.
"Even during the 12-day war last year, I didn't leave. I stayed in Tehran. I never left," said Omid, a Tehran resident.
"We will stay in Tehran and will take care of our families," said Akbar, another Tehran resident.
"We might not evacuate, and we will stay in Tehran to take care of things in an emergency. Who knows? We might go to other towns," said Taha.
ID : 8464121
Published : 2026-02-01 17:05
Last Modified : 2026-02-01 20:22:17
Source : China Global Television Network (CGTN)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV
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