"Heavy strikes echoed across Tehran during one of the country's biggest holidays as Tel Aviv said it had acted alone in striking Iran's South Pars gasfield, a move that further escalated the conflict."
"Despite the war, some Iranians said they were determined to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian new year, which marks the spring equinox and is traditionally seen as a time of renewal, hope, and new beginnings."
"In their home in central Tehran, Darya, a 48-year-old painter, was determined to mark Nowruz despite the war. 'We must preserve our traditions, especially in times like these,' she said."
"For others, Nowruz came with loss. An airstrike on the Tehran Province Electricity Distribution Company in Shohada Square had destroyed Erfan's pastry shop, Khooshe."
Heavy strikes occurred in Tehran during Nowruz, escalating the conflict as Israel targeted Iran's South Pars gasfield. Donald Trump considered reducing military operations, while Israeli officials warned of intensified strikes. Despite the war, some Iranians chose to celebrate Nowruz, a time of renewal and hope. Vendors in Tajrish Bazaar saw a brief return of activity before the holiday. Families like Darya's preserved traditions by setting up Haft Seen, while others faced loss due to airstrikes, exemplifying the complex emotions surrounding the holiday amid ongoing violence.
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