Testimonies from Iranians reveal the challenging daily life and unfulfilled hopes that have emerged from a prolonged conflict involving the United States and Israel. This conflict has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil trade, and the blockade of Iranian ports, which has worsened an already severe economic crisis in the country. Despite the risks of repression, some Iranians who oppose the Islamic Republic have shared their views with Franceinfo, though such voices remain rare. The government is considering a bill that could lead to prison sentences for those who speak to foreign journalists. Some have agreed to participate on the condition that their names be changed. Amir*, in his forties and from a western Iranian city, sends a voice message despite the risks he faces, describing the heavy burden of inflation on daily life. He explains that his economic situation has deteriorated significantly, with income and purchasing power far lower than they were a year ago. Many people have lost their jobs across various sectors, and wages are now too low to afford basic goods. Amir notes that with each new international sanction, the value of the U.S. dollar rises, causing prices to climb rapidly. Prices change daily, making it difficult to plan or budget. In Iran, openly criticizing the economic collapse of the regime, as Amir* does, is not possible. On social media, Iranians often post videos of their shopping, highlighting the cost of items like eggs, vegetables, or canned goods that are difficult to afford. However, they often appear to be ironically happy, as expressing real frustration could lead to accusations of being traitors or agents of foreign intelligence, which could result in severe punishment, even execution. Shadi*, who left Iran a month ago and has no plans to return, partly due to the economic situation, says that the once-normal way of life now feels luxurious. People are once again on the edge of revolt, but repression is increasing, deepening the divide between the government and the population. She believes that at some point, these demonstrations will resume, as they did last January when the crisis pushed Iranians into the streets. However, she did not join the protests out of fear of arrest. She recalls the day after the demonstrations, when she could smell fires and saw blood in the streets. The revolt was brutally suppressed by the regime. Reza*, 26, believes a new uprising would have little chance of success. If demonstrating means burning tires and throwing stones, he says he would not do it, even if he were ready. After years of protests and the imprisonment or execution of activists, he no longer believes that such actions would lead to change. Sanaz*, 33, believes the war triggered by the United States and Israel last February has only made things worse. She states that foreign countries act in their own interests, not those of the Iranian people. This reality has become clear to everyone. Hamid*, exiled in Istanbul, does not expect anything from the United States, having seen the outcomes of Western interventions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. He believes the idea that Western powers bring democracy to countries they have exploited for years is absurd. He hopes Iranians will not return to the streets but instead try to weaken the government economically through strikes. Control of the Strait of Hormuz and oil resources remains the main asset of the Islamic Republic. If the regime loses this battle, Hamid* believes, it will fall.