What does a global conflict look like through the eyes of a teenager?

In this episode of Teens Talk, we speak with Ali, a student in Dubai, about how the Iran–U.S. tensions are shaping everyday life for young people. From rising airfare and canceled flights to nonstop updates on TikTok and Instagram, the conflict feels close—even when the fighting is far away.

But how much of what we see online is real? And how do teens separate facts from rumors, AI-generated videos, and fake news? Today, we hear directly from someone living in the region.