In this interview, Shiva Rahbaran talks to the leading Egyptian Newspaper, Al-Dustour, about the recent war between the Islamic Republic and Israel and its role in unifying the feelings of many Iranians both inside and outside the country. Despite the tragedies of this war, and its conflicting emotional impact, it has created a collective sense of pain and hope among a large part of the Iranian nation who were not directly involved in the conflict. Shiva Rahbaran uncovers the fears of Iranians about an uncertain future, while also expressing hope for the birth of a new cultural scene — if it can help Iranians free themselves from the suppressive system under whose rule they can’t thrive.