Two months into the war, ordinary Iranians are grappling with unemployment and shortages, but the country's core institutions remain intact and hardliners have consolidated power.
"The situation is dire for many families," said one local shopkeeper in Tehran. "Prices are soaring and jobs are disappearing."
Despite economic strain, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other pillars of the regime have not only survived but emerged stronger. Analysts note that the conflict has allowed hardliners to suppress dissent and reinforce their authority.
Meanwhile, international observers warn that the crisis could deepen, with no end in sight to the hostilities.