Niki (niki-finance)

Finally, after almost 90 days, the internet in Iran is slowly going back to normal… although honestly, nothing really feels normal anymore. This year has been one of the hardest years for Iran, especially for ordinary people. First there was the 12-day war with Israel, and then only a few months later Iran was attacked again by Israel and the United States. The stated goals were destroying nuclear and missile facilities and even pushing for regime change. But in the end, besides the deaths of high-ranking officials and massive destruction, the people who suffered the most were regular civilians. People who had no role in politics or war ended up paying the biggest price. Internet shutdowns and restrictions destroyed many online businesses. A lot of people couldn’t even do their jobs anymore. There was constant stress, the sound of explosions, damage to homes, infrastructure, and even historical and civilian places. Some of these scars will probably take years to heal. I honestly don’t know who won or lost this war, but one thing is clear to me: there are no real winners in war. When families lose loved ones, when children grow up with fear, when homes full of memories disappear in seconds… everyone loses. The mental and emotional damage people go through doesn’t just disappear overnight. During the war and internet blackouts, many people couldn’t work, contact family members, or continue their normal lives. For weeks, people were just trying to survive and hold onto some sense of normality. I just hope that if world leaders ever want to “make Iran better” or “change Iran,” they don’t try to do it through war again. No country becomes greater by exhausting its people and turning cities into ruins. And honestly, this war probably reminded a lot of people around the world about the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf — places where even a small conflict can affect global fuel prices and the world economy. I hope one day the main headlines about this region won’t be war, sanctions, missiles, or explosions… just normal life and peace for ordinary people.

• 3 replies
• 7 recasts
• 41 reactions

GN

• 1 reply
• 2 recasts
• 31 reactions

I claimed my reward, if I didn't need it, I would definitely continue. Don't be disappointed and keep going because I didn't think that one day I will be among the top 10 players in the game. I would like to thank @nbragg for creating this wonderful game and I would like to thank my good friend @he for introducing me to this game❤️

• 7 replies
• 3 recasts
• 15 reactions

RIP NATO (1949–2025). Today, the alliance met its demise as the U.S. threatened Denmark with military force over Greenland. When the strongest member turns on its allies, the foundation crumbles. NATO is no longer a united front—it's officially dead.

• 6 replies
• 6 recasts
• 9 reactions