We are a country at war now, and while we try to restore our lives, we wonder how the Islamic republic will react to the past 12 days, says Tehran-based writer Haleh Anvari

It wasn't immediately possible to reconcile the two messages as a deadline Trump previously set for the ceasefire passed.

This is the moment to stop, look around at the civilians paying the price and say clearly: Enough of the war, everywhere – whether in Gaza, Tehran or Tel Aviv