Photo: Tehran, a city that cannot breathe

In the autumn of 1404 (2025), Tehran experienced only six days of clean air, while more than half of the days were spent in unhealthy conditions. This silent crisis, beyond eye irritation and shortness of breath, comes at the cost of human lives: estimates suggest that air pollution accounts for around 40,000 to 54,000 deaths annually in Iran—meaning that every day, dozens of families lose their loved ones amid smoke and indifference.