As Iran is rocked by extensive airstrikes from Israel reminiscent of past conflicts, residents share their fears and challenges amid heightened tensions. The unexpected bombardments caught many off guard, fostering a wave of panic and concern across the nation.**
Iran Faces Shock and Fear Amid Massive Israeli Airstrikes**
Iran Faces Shock and Fear Amid Massive Israeli Airstrikes**
In an unprecedented assault, over 200 Israeli fighter jets launch a series of attacks across Iran, leaving citizens in shock and confusion as they recount their harrowing experiences.**
Iranians awoke to chaos on Friday as over 200 Israeli warplanes unleashed a barrage of bombing across various cities in Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in longstanding tensions. The attacks, which struck multiple urban areas, produced overwhelming explosions that disrupted the night and jolted citizens from their sleep. As residents peered out from their windows, they were met with plumes of smoke rising into the sky and were compelled to rush onto rooftops to witness the unfolding situation.
In a country where many are reluctant to speak to international media, several citizens managed to share their stories through voice messages, providing a glimpse into the grim reality of the attacks. The accounts revealed an atmosphere of confusion, fear, and rising anger directed at Israel, with some likening the devastation to the conditions endured during the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s.
One such witness, a 37-year-old occupational therapist named Shakiba, described how she was preparing for bed with her two cats when the first bombings began. She recounted, “The first sound was really shocking, because we were not ready. We were not expecting it.” As the blasts continued, she could hear her neighbors gathering outside, similarly trying to make sense of the chaos surrounding them.
Shakiba, deeply concerned for her elderly patients who were trapped at home during the attack, recounted a phone conversation with a distressed woman who feared for their safety. “The woman just cried by the phone, and she said that ‘I was really afraid because we can’t move’,” Shakiba reflected, attempting to provide reassurance even as uncertainty loomed heavily in the air. “I just try to make her sure that it will not happen again, but I was not sure about this myself,” she added, capturing the widespread apprehension that now envelops the nation.
