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A report describes how ordinary Iranian families are enduring deepening economic and social hardship amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, with many saying a dignified life has become a 'distant dream.' Sanctions, military strikes, and economic strain are compounding daily struggles for civilians across the country. With no clear prospects for improvement in the near term, families interviewed described eroding hope and mounting despair, adding a humanitarian dimension to the broader geopolitical standoff over Iran's nuclear and military posture.