Outside Tehran, explosive sounds jolted residents from their sleep early Friday morning, as over 200 Israeli warplanes targeted various locations across Iran. Many individuals captured their experiences through voice memos and calls, painting a vivid picture of the chaos that ensued. Amid flickering internet services, Iranians expressed disbelief and shock at the scale of the attacks, revealing feelings of vulnerability in a nation still managing its scars from decades of conflict.
“I never thought I would experience something like this again,” said Shakiba, an occupational therapist from Tehran, who only revealed her first name for security reasons. She recounted preparing for bed with her pets when the bombings began, instantly thrusting her into a state of fear. “We weren't ready, we weren’t expecting the sounds or the explosions.”
In the initial moments of the attack, Shakiba, like many, rushed to check on her neighbors. They congregated on balconies, struggling to comprehend the explosions that rocked their homes. The echoes of fear resonated through phone conversations she had with elderly patients, confined to their homes and unable to evacuate due to health concerns. “One patient was in tears on the line, scared and isolated,” she shared, admitting her own uncertainty about assurances she offered them amid the ongoing chaos.
“People everywhere are worried and scared, but I tried to give her hope,” Shakiba noted, reflecting on the inescapable reality that violence may not be finished. As the dust settles on a tumultuous night, Iranians across the nation are left grappling with the emotional toll and uncertainty of what the future holds in these explosive times.
“I never thought I would experience something like this again,” said Shakiba, an occupational therapist from Tehran, who only revealed her first name for security reasons. She recounted preparing for bed with her pets when the bombings began, instantly thrusting her into a state of fear. “We weren't ready, we weren’t expecting the sounds or the explosions.”
In the initial moments of the attack, Shakiba, like many, rushed to check on her neighbors. They congregated on balconies, struggling to comprehend the explosions that rocked their homes. The echoes of fear resonated through phone conversations she had with elderly patients, confined to their homes and unable to evacuate due to health concerns. “One patient was in tears on the line, scared and isolated,” she shared, admitting her own uncertainty about assurances she offered them amid the ongoing chaos.
“People everywhere are worried and scared, but I tried to give her hope,” Shakiba noted, reflecting on the inescapable reality that violence may not be finished. As the dust settles on a tumultuous night, Iranians across the nation are left grappling with the emotional toll and uncertainty of what the future holds in these explosive times.
