Snowy Day in Tehran: Two Weeks After Anti-Government Protests – The Silent Struggle Under Repression

4. Daily Life Continues: Ordinary Iranians Amid Repression

Despite the repression and internet shutdowns, many Iranians persist with their routines, demonstrating resilience and quiet resistance.

Markets and Streets:

• Vendors sell fruits, vegetables, and essentials in bustling markets, often under the watchful eyes of security forces.
• Workers commute on crowded buses and trains, the cold and snow not deterring their daily grind.

Education and Work:

• Students attend classes, often secretly sharing notes and opinions.
• Professionals continue their work remotely or in government-controlled offices, mindful of surveillance.

Cultural Acts:

• Iranians engage in small cultural acts—singing, poetry, or religious observances—hidden from authorities’ gaze.
• Some participate in underground art or music sessions, risking arrest.

Women’s Quiet Resistance:

• Women, central to the protests, continue to defy restrictions—wearing hijabs as they wish, speaking out silently in social interactions.