Iranians capture fear: Many flee from Tehran because of Israel conflict
Iranians capture fear: Many flee from Tehran because of Israel conflict
In view of the continuing attacks of Israel on the Islamic Republic, many Iranians have grown. In larger cities, including the capital Tehran, many people look for safer places and leave their home.
fear and chaos in Tehran
A resident of Saadat Abad, a wealthy neighborhood in northern Tehran, which is affected by the Israeli attacks, reported that they heard about explosions all night, some of which were so huge that the entire apartment building was trembling. Like many other Iranians who spoke to CNN, the resident wanted anonymity out of concern for his security.
The resident said that chaos prevailed when the residents ran into the street in panic due to smoking smells from a nearby building, which was also the destination of the attacks. Families with young children had difficulty keeping the little ones calm.
lack of shelters
In contrast to Israel, Tehran has no modern bunker. The city is forced to use tunnels, basement or older shelters from the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s when the country was faced with a similar national emergency."There are no shelter in Tehran, people go into basement rooms," Mehdi Chamran, the chairman of the Tehran city council, told reporters. He added that the subway could be used as a shelter "in extreme crises", but the system would have to be shut down.
emergency measures and evacuations
The subway in Tehran will be open around the clock from Sunday evening to offer people protection, a government spokesman announced. Schools and mosques will also be open.
older people in the building in Saadat Abad compare the atmosphere shaped by fear with the eight -year war against Iraq when the Iraqi forces marched into western Iran.
Iranian experts explained that Israel had "exceeded the Rubicon" through the attacks on residential areas in Iran - that is, the point of return - and thus invited attacks of the same kind from Tehran.
resistance to attacks
"We do not support the Iranian regime, but we are against attacks by Israel in residential areas and civilians," said an older Tehraner. "If Israel is against the Iranian nuclear program and military skills, you should target these areas and not create a situation that resembles the events in Gaza."
Israel destroyed large parts of the Palestinian area and drove almost the entire population of Gaza against Hamas, an Iranian ally.
Despite the fears of an extensive war, daily life in Tehran continues to be normal for many. The shelves in grocery stores are filled and the meetings already planned are taking place. Nevertheless, the shadow of the conflict always remains present. For drivers there are long snakes at the petrol stations, and the amount of gasoline that can be bought is limited to 25 liters. ATMs work, however, the amount that can be withdrawn is limited.
escape from the capital
Many people who leave Tehran move to the north, near the Caspian Sea, into a more rural and isolated area. However, residents report that the streets are so clogged that movement is difficult.
A family who wanted to remain anonymous decided to leave Tehran with her two small children and the older parents. They are concerned that the government has housed officials and military leaders in densely populated quarter, which is in danger of the civilian population.
"I don't want to leave my home, but I won't bring my little children into this situation," said the father. "I hope that the USA will intervene to stop the attacks between the two countries."
supply in Shiraz
in the city of Shiraz, in the south-central Iran, long snakes form at the petrol stations. The residents steal food, water and diapers.
cars full of families with suitcases and water boxes on the roof can be seen in the city, many families prefer to flee to the surrounding area.
quieter nights in Tehran
The nights in Tehran have become very quiet, according to the inhabitants. Many shops are closed and many people have either left the city or are afraid of going to work.
The military operation of Israel to Iran is expected to take weeks, not days ”and with tacit consent of the United States, according to White House and Israeli officials. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to "meet every location and goal of the Ayatollah's regime.
call to resistance
"The time has come that the Iranian people unite its flag and historical heritage by stating his freedom of an evil and oppressive regime," said Netanyahu in an explanation.
The Iranian regime remains unpopular in its own country, where the security forces continue to act brutally against dissidents. Nevertheless, the call from the Israeli guide undressed.
Many of those with whom CNN spoke did not want to be cited, not even anonymously, but nobody pressed support for Netanyahus call to resist.
"Israel underestimates our love for our country; the idea that we are bombed, destroy our houses and kill our children would drive us onto the street. We want to live in peace, regardless of how we stand by the regime," said a 36-year-old man who wanted to stay anonymous.
Some Iranians expressed their displeasure and emphasized that they would never bend Netanyahus demands.
"I wish that the regime would not be in power? Absolutely. I want my city to be bombed by another dictator? absolutely not," said Neda, a 28-year-old woman.
"Don't be fooled by the fake news, the reality of what happens in Iran is that Israel does not help our people in any way. I don't need fake news and propaganda," she added.
Iran has threatened to intensify his own retaliatory attacks if Israel continues the hostility.
Over 200 rocket starts from Iran were reported overnight to Sunday, according to the Israeli government, and at least 13 people in Israel, including three children, were killed.
Unofficial reports from the state-affiliated media of Iran state that dozens in the country were killed and injured by the Israeli attacks. So far, the Iranian authorities have not announced an official number of victims.
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