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We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said

We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said

Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.

March 7, 2026 at 06:00 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"Try to find anywhere else on this earth where the population would be happy with an external attack on their country."

— Ali Khamenei , Politician

"Trump's government – from top to bottom – they're all lying. They had no reason to attack Iran. Other than Israel wanted them to."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"We are extremely united."

— Leila , Activist

"The most remarkable thing in my opinion is that the assassination of the ayatollah was the wrong decision."

— Omid , Other

"Bombing a country will not bring democracy to it."

— Omid , Other

"It's a very good feeling."

— Leila , Activist

"I deem it necessary to apologise to neighbouring countries that were attacked."

— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician

"if facilities or properties or bases are used against the Iranian nation, they would be considered legitimate targets."

— Seyed Ali Mousavi , Other

"if the aggression… continues there is no doubt we will defend ourselves."

— Seyed Ali Mousavi , Other

"if facilities or properties or bases are used against the Iranian nation, they would be considered legitimate targets."

— Seyed Ali Mousavi , Other

"If the aggression… continues there is no doubt we will defend ourselves."

— Seyed Ali Mousavi , Other

"It is rare for the leadership of a country like Iran to apologise, let alone in public."

— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician

All Coverage

We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
BBC Newsvia rss

Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.

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We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
Yahoo! Newsvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.

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'We just need to endure': Iranians detail life in Tehran amid the war
Yahoo News UKvia ai 4 quotes 2 persons

Iranians in Tehran share their experiences and feelings during the ongoing conflict.

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Why did Iran's president apologise?
Yahoo! Newsvia ai 1 quote 1 person

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to neighbouring countries for recent strikes during an address delivered on Saturday morning as part of the country's interim leadership.

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Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says
Yahoo! Newsvia ai 2 quotes 1 person

Iran's ambassador to the UK, Seyed Ali Mousavi, stated that Iran will continue to defend itself if the 'aggression from the American and Israeli side continues'.

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Iranian ambassador warns UK to be 'very careful' about further involvement in war
Yahoo! Newsvia ai 3 quotes 2 persons

The Iranian ambassador in London has warned the UK to be 'very careful' about becoming further involved in the war.

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We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
Yahoo News Singaporevia ai

Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.

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