Ordinary Iranians have been responding to US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said in an expletive-laden post on social media on Sunday that Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!!. Iranian officials mocked his deadline, describing his threats as out of sheer desperation and anger. Due to an internet blackout imposed by authorities, communication with locals is challenging. Individuals expressed feelings of despair, with one Tehran resident saying, It feels like we're sinking deeper into a swamp. What can we do as ordinary people?

While official media portray a well-stocked grocery situation, many are stockpiling essentials due to fears of water supply disruptions. Stories from residents reveal a shared sense of anxiety where families are filling bottles with water while fearing energy strikes will exacerbate their hardships. Although some initially welcomed US-Israeli intervention in their protests, there is a growing consensus that striking key infrastructure may harm rather than help their cause.

Both young and older generations conveyed their fears and frustrations about the evolving situation, with many lamenting the worsening economic conditions and contemplating potential future scenarios where basic utilities are cut off. Amid all this, the looming military threats from the Trump administration add weight to their already heavy hearts.