Atfi Togyani, a professor of political science at the University of Tehran, stated that while US economic pressure has severely impacted Iranians, it is unlikely to force Tehran to yield. Togyani acknowledged that Iran's current economic situation is dire. "We have supplies, necessities, and even imported goods, but prices are extremely high." She pointed out that this predicament "is not solely caused by the war," as Iranians are also suffering from "the pressure of sanctions and inflation." However, Togyani warned against misinterpreting economic hardship as a sign of Iranian weakness. "The economy is in a bad state, but that doesn't necessarily mean people will kneel before the Americans, nor does it mean the Americans will get everything they want from the Iranians." Regarding the impact of the war, Togyani stated that external threats have actually "raised the Iranians' tolerance threshold." She believes that despite the immense pressure the people are under, they are still "waiting for any changes that may occur in the coming months."
