2026.01.16 11:51 GMT+8

Rumors, blackouts, and real life on Tehran's streets

Updated 2026.01.16 11:51 GMT+8
CGTN

CGTN correspondent Sepehr Saremi took a walk through Tehran in Iran on January 15, following a tense night filled with rumors of a possible strike on Iran and a sudden airspace closure. While the streets look calm and shops are open, many Iranians remain anxious about what could happen in the coming days. With internet access still largely restricted, most people are cut off from online communication, though international phone calls have recently resumed.

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