'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war
Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.
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Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.

Iranians express fear and uncertainty after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, highlighting damage to infrastructure and concerns over the future of the country.
Iranians, including teachers, engineers, and shopkeepers, express doubts about the future and the possibility of regime change amid ongoing protests.
Iranians question the consequences of regime change, expressing concerns over the impact of military action and the future of the country.
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