Residents of Tehran whose homes were damaged during the recent war are reportedly being ordered to leave temporary hotel accommodations even as reconstruction efforts remain stalled, according to a report published by the Iranian newspaper Shargh.

The report states that Tehran authorities initially housed displaced residents in hotels after the fighting, but many families have now received notices requiring them to vacate despite the fact that repairs and rebuilding projects have yet to begin. Shargh noted that similar complaints surfaced after a previous round of conflict, when residents were also removed from temporary housing before reconstruction was completed.

According to Tehran municipal officials, approximately 51,000 housing units in the capital sustained damage during the war. Of those, 1,819 reportedly require complete demolition and reconstruction. City officials say damage assessments have been completed and planning is underway, but the newspaper reported that rebuilding work has yet to begin in many areas.

One resident interviewed by Shargh said his home was severely damaged by the blast wave from an attack in eastern Tehran and remains uninhabitable. Despite that, he said his family has been instructed to leave the hotel where they were temporarily housed.

“Not even one centimeter of our home remains intact,” he told the newspaper. “How are we supposed to return there?”

The resident said authorities initially promised financial assistance and reconstruction support, but months later no compensation has been received. He also described changing guidance from officials, saying homeowners were first told to rebuild on their own and later instructed to find contractors independently. According to the report, many contractors have declined the projects under the current terms.

The report underscores growing frustration among some displaced residents as questions remain over how and when reconstruction efforts will move forward.

(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)