On the Ground in Tehran, Reporter Describes Tense and Volatile Conditions
A PBS correspondent reports from Tehran on tense, volatile conditions as conflict and uncertainty grip the Iranian capital. Here’s what’s happening on the ground.
NOTE: If you are short on time, watch the video and complete this See, Think, Wonder activity: What did you notice? What did the story make you think about? What would you want to learn more about?
Special correspondent Reza Sayah is in Tehran and joined Amna Nawaz to report on the latest developments in Iran.
View the transcript of the story.
Warm-Up Questions
- Where is Reza Sayah reporting from?
- What is Sayah seeing and hearing on the ground in Iran?
- Who did Sayah talk with at the cafe and what did he learn?
- Why is Iran targeting hotels?
- How did Tehran respond to President Trump's reaching out to negotiate?
Essential Questions
- Why is the U.S.-Israel alliance hitting civilian targets like hospitals, schools, cafes and police stations?
- The Trump administration has provided varying timelines and goals for its war with Iran. Why do you think the U.S. attacked Iran? Do you the attacks are justified? Why or why not?
- Media literacy: Reza Sayah conducted this interview with the News Hour on the phone. Does this audio format make a difference in how you understand the story?
What Students Can Do
- Watch Expert panel breaks down U.S. objectives in Iran war or As Iran expands retaliatory attacks, U.S. urges Americans to leave Middle East (March 2, 2026).
- Complete News Hour Classroom's first lesson What we know about the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran.
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