The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim Inside Iran: What's it like in Tehran right now?
Mar 19, 2026
Zein Ja'Far, on‑the‑ground Sky News reporter in Tehran, shares field observations amid bombardment. Dominic Waghorn, Sky News International Affairs Editor, reports from Tehran on funerals, street gatherings, and interviews with officials. They discuss daily life under strikes, state media narratives, public resilience, and regional strategic risks.
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Funeral Demonstrates Public Defiance
- Tehran held a massive combined funeral for Ali Larijani and other senior figures showing public grief and government-organized defiance.
- Thousands filled Revolution Square despite recent airstrikes, signaling resilience and state capability to mobilize supporters.
Market Trip During Bombardment
- Reporters visited a market while anti-aircraft fire and a nearby bombardment occurred but shoppers largely continued their routines.
- People were buying Nowruz goods even as the city experienced regular bombardment and a police station attack.
Succession Keeps Regime Stable
- The government projects continuity with large banners of the new supreme leader and a clear succession plan amid targeted assassinations.
- Despite leadership losses, Iran's system shows institutional resilience and ability to replace leaders rapidly.