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‘Are We at War Now?’: Tehran’s Residents Left Reeling After Israeli Strikes
- On June 13, 2025, Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple locations in Tehran, including the home of senior official Ali Shamkhani, causing extensive damage and casualties.
- The strikes followed rising tensions between Israel and Iran, with Israel aiming at military, nuclear sites, and IRGC commanders amid ongoing indirect nuclear talks.
- The attacks included blasts at nuclear and missile facilities in Natanz, Arak, Kermanshah, Hamadan, and Piranshahr, and reportedly killed top military leaders, scientists, and civilians.
- Reports said about 78 people died in Tehran alone, with Israel calling the strikes the start of a broader offensive, while Iran promised a strong retaliation and refused nuclear negotiations under bombardment.
- The strikes caused fear and chaos among Tehran residents, disrupted daily life and cultural events, and reflected a sharp escalation that could shape regional stability and diplomatic efforts.
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Anger is the most evident emotion in the words and expressions of ordinary people in Tehran following Israel's attack on the Iranian capital and other parts of the country. People who once endured a long war with Iraq and have lived for years under the looming threat of conflict with the United States and Israel were jolted awake in the darkness of Friday morning by the sound of Israeli bombs exploding. A retired engineer, who is hard of hearing…
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