Families in Iran struggle with school closures even as the airstrikes have stopped

School closures in Iran, caused by a U.S.-Israel war in February 2026, continue to disrupt families despite a ceasefire. Working parents like Mahnaz Ataei struggle to balance jobs and children's online education, while returning refugees face overcrowded living conditions and economic hardship. The conflict, which killed at least 3,000 people including in a school strike, remains unresolved with a U.S. naval blockade threatening Iran's economy.