Iranians are describing a sense of anxiety and disruption as the country faces strikes from the United States and Israel. Residents report closed shops, rising food prices, and a palpable quiet in the streets.
Life Under Attack in Iran
Sajad, a resident of Iran, says most shops are closed, food prices have gone up, and the streets are very quiet. Despite the anxiety and stress, he expressed increased hope for the future following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
“Almost no one imagined that things would reach this point,” Sajad said, adding that the scale of the attacks on the western city of Urmia is “truly shocking.”
Amir, who recently left Iran for the United Arab Emirates, stated, “Nothing good comes out of war. But unfortunately, we’ve been pushed to a point where some people are willing to endure this pain in the hope that we might see a better tomorrow.” He added that he feels distressed being away from his family in Tehran during the attacks. “I would rather be under the bombing myself than sit here knowing it’s happening to my loved ones. Our people deserve a normal life.”
In Tehran, one woman in her twenties described the city as feeling “very empty,” noting that people only leave their homes for urgent reasons. Her plans to travel to Europe to study have been disrupted by the current situation. “All my plans are now up in the air, which makes me feel a bit sad.”
She observed that while there was initial public celebration on the first day of attacks, police presence has increased. While supermarkets and bakeries remain open, some ATMs are out of service.
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