In Tehran, the night sky lit up with large flames as Israeli airstrikes relentlessly targeted the city. By dawn, residents had experienced one of the most fearful nights since the war began on June 13.
As explosions boomed, many Tehran citizens sought safety, fleeing to relatives’ homes amid fears their own would be reduced to rubble. Mariam, a 54-year-old art gallery owner, recounted her family’s frantic escape, worried if they would return to a home at all.
The airstrikes intensified following Israel’s military warnings for residents to evacuate, illuminating the intensifying nature of the conflict. Mostafa, a local journalist, shared the deafening sounds of explosions live on social media, depicting the chaos.
Conversations with residents revealed a shared sentiment of terror. Alireza, a graduate student, described a night devoid of electricity making the situation even more frightening as they waited in darkness for the explosions to cease.
Amidst the fear, one local, Ramin from the western suburb of Chitgar, noted many had ventured outside, fearing the safety of their homes. After enduring a night marked by intense fear, residents received news of the cease-fire, leaving Ramin and others with a mix of disbelief and relief that hostilities may finally come to an end.
As explosions boomed, many Tehran citizens sought safety, fleeing to relatives’ homes amid fears their own would be reduced to rubble. Mariam, a 54-year-old art gallery owner, recounted her family’s frantic escape, worried if they would return to a home at all.
The airstrikes intensified following Israel’s military warnings for residents to evacuate, illuminating the intensifying nature of the conflict. Mostafa, a local journalist, shared the deafening sounds of explosions live on social media, depicting the chaos.
Conversations with residents revealed a shared sentiment of terror. Alireza, a graduate student, described a night devoid of electricity making the situation even more frightening as they waited in darkness for the explosions to cease.
Amidst the fear, one local, Ramin from the western suburb of Chitgar, noted many had ventured outside, fearing the safety of their homes. After enduring a night marked by intense fear, residents received news of the cease-fire, leaving Ramin and others with a mix of disbelief and relief that hostilities may finally come to an end.
