We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.
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"Try to find anywhere else on this earth where the population would be happy with an external attack on their country."
— Ali Khamenei , Politician
"Trump's government – from top to bottom – they're all lying. They had no reason to attack Iran. Other than Israel wanted them to."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We are extremely united."
— Leila , Activist
"The most remarkable thing in my opinion is that the assassination of the ayatollah was the wrong decision."
— Omid , Other
"Bombing a country will not bring democracy to it."
— Omid , Other
"It's a very good feeling."
— Leila , Activist
"I deem it necessary to apologise to neighbouring countries that were attacked."
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
"if facilities or properties or bases are used against the Iranian nation, they would be considered legitimate targets."
— Seyed Ali Mousavi , Other
"if the aggression… continues there is no doubt we will defend ourselves."
— Seyed Ali Mousavi , Other
"if facilities or properties or bases are used against the Iranian nation, they would be considered legitimate targets."
— Seyed Ali Mousavi , Other
"If the aggression… continues there is no doubt we will defend ourselves."
— Seyed Ali Mousavi , Other
"It is rare for the leadership of a country like Iran to apologise, let alone in public."
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
Key People
Ali is a 39-year-old man living in Tehran who discussed the current state of life in Iran.
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.
Leila is an activist in Tehran who has protested against the Islamic Republic.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Omid is a 26-year-old university student in Iran who shared his views on the impact of recent events.
The exiled son of Iran's last Shah, advocating for democratic reform in Iran.
The Iranian ambassador to the UK.
Donald Trump is the former President of the United States.
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Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.
Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.
Iranians in Tehran share their experiences and feelings during the ongoing conflict.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to neighbouring countries for recent strikes during an address delivered on Saturday morning as part of the country's interim leadership.
Iran's ambassador to the UK, Seyed Ali Mousavi, stated that Iran will continue to defend itself if the 'aggression from the American and Israeli side continues'.
The Iranian ambassador in London has warned the UK to be 'very careful' about becoming further involved in the war.
Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.
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