'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war
Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.
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Notable Quotes
"What I’m feeling is an intense fear for the future of this country."
— Kamran , Other
"None of what he has done has helped the people of Iran. Our situation isn't any better."
— Mahmood , Politician
"They plan to fight the Americans and Israelis to the very last man."
— Esfandiar , Other
"Shoot to kill orders have been issued."
— Salar Abnoush , Politician
"He pulled us into this quagmire."
— Zoreh , Other
"Maybe he should come now with his three daughters and see how it feels to be bombarded."
— Reza Pahlavi , Politician
Key People
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
Supreme Leader of Iran.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Tehran architect commenting on the government's approach to confrontation.
Tehran resident expressing fear about the future of Iran.
Appointed as finance minister by the incoming Prime Minister of the UK.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Iran's Supreme Leader who is involved in ongoing peace negotiations.
The exiled son of Iran's last Shah, advocating for democratic reform in Iran.
Member of Iran’s parliament with ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
Working mother in Tehran reflecting on the impact of regime decisions.
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Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.
Iranians express fear and uncertainty after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, highlighting damage to infrastructure and concerns over the future of the country.
Iranians, including teachers, engineers, and shopkeepers, express doubts about the future and the possibility of regime change amid ongoing protests.
Iranians question the consequences of regime change, expressing concerns over the impact of military action and the future of the country.
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