'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes
Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.
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Notable Quotes
"Reports of damage to the hospital were 'extremely worrying' and said 'all efforts' must be made to protect health services from the conflict."
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , Executive
"US forces 'would not deliberately target a school.'"
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"Called for 'a prompt, impartial and thorough investigation into the circumstances of the attack.'"
— Volker Turk , Politician
"the head of the snake should have been targeted and eliminated during last year’s 12 Day War."
— Ali Khamenei , Politician
"The Supreme Leader will be identified at the closest opportunity. We are close to a conclusion; however, the situation in the country is a war situation."
— Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami , Politician
"Every day feels like a month."
— Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , Politician
Key People
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
Iran's Defence Minister.
Ahmad Khatami is a member of the Assembly of Experts in Iran.
Supreme Leader of Iran.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Iran's Supreme Leader who is involved in ongoing peace negotiations.
The exiled son of Iran's last Shah, advocating for democratic reform in Iran.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is the Director-General of the World Health Organization.
Volker Turk is the U.N. human rights chief.
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Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.
Iranians share experiences of daily bombings, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns amid ongoing US-Israeli strikes.
Residents describe fear, disruption, and uncertainty as US-Israeli strikes intensify across Iran, with widespread internet restrictions and explosions shaking homes.
Members of the Iranian diaspora express a complex mix of relief over the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and deep anxiety about the war's impact on Iran.
Tehran residents describe daily life under constant bombardment, with sirens, smoke, and a sense of unraveling normalcy as the conflict continues.
The death toll in Iran has surpassed 1,000 as Israeli airstrikes continue, with attacks targeting security forces and residential areas, leading to widespread destruction and civilian casualties.
Massive US-Israeli airstrikes have severely disrupted daily life in Iran, with residents facing chaos, fear, and uncertainty, especially after the reported death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
A wave of US-Israeli airstrikes has rocked Tehran for the third consecutive day, unleashing powerful explosions and sending thick plumes of smoke into the air, with residents describing profound fear and physical shock from the blasts.
Rising civilian casualties and destruction across Iran as US-Israeli strikes hit near homes, businesses, and heritage sites over four consecutive days.
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