Thousands of US and Israeli airstrikes hit a range of military targets, energy and civilian infrastructure during weeks of war that began with the killing of Khamenei on February 28. The attacks killed more than 3,000 people in Iran, according to state media.

Traditionally, beauty services such as nail care have largely been viewed as women's work. Salons have long been spaces associated with female clients and female technicians.

Since the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 11, football has drawn residents back to cafes, village squares and public spaces, creating rare opportunities for communities to reconnect. The pine forest in Kfeir, transformed by the municipality into an open-air viewing area with a giant screen and seating