The Tehran metro is no longer just a means of public transportation, but has turned into a battleground where tension, struggle, and survival take place in every corner. Every day, thousands of passengers search for a chance to catch their breath amidst the overcrowding and pressure at stations that cannot accommodate such a large population. […]...

The division between center and periphery is one of the fundamental mechanisms shaping economic, social, and cultural inequalities in modern societies. This distinction, which is reproduced in historical and structural contexts, is not only evident in macro-level policies, but also in the smallest elements of urban life. The recent decision by the Tehran City Council […]...

As winter begins, cold weather and rising energy consumption have once again cast the shadow of a power outage crisis over the daily lives of people and their economic activities. These blackouts, often occurring without prior notice, have paralyzed both small and large businesses while placing additional pressure on households. The Hassanabad Market and Tehran’s […]...