Fear and disruption grip Tehran as Israeli strikes target Iranian cities and civilians
Widespread damage, fuel shortages, and mounting casualties reported as residents attempt to flee the capital
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Israeli airstrikes on Iran entered a fourth day on Sunday, targeting military commanders, residential neighborhoods, and key infrastructure in cities across the country, particularly in the capital Tehran, where scenes of panic and confusion have become widespread.
Residents described the atmosphere in Tehran as one of fear and helplessness. “Everyone is trying to escape,” a local told BBC News, adding that many attempted to leave the capital but were stuck due to heavy traffic and fuel shortages. Long queues were seen at petrol stations on Sunday as families sought safety in more remote areas.
Many in Tehran are living in constant anxiety, saying there are no air raid sirens or alerts before strikes occur. Instead, residents only hear blasts and hope their homes are spared. “Where can we go? Nowhere feels safe,” one person said.
The Israeli attacks, which began early Friday, have killed at least 128 people in Iran, according to figures cited by Iranian health officials. In Israel, officials said at least 10 people have been killed following Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes.
Tehran has endured heavy bombardment over the past three days, with Israeli forces targeting senior military commanders, nuclear sites, and civilian infrastructure. Residents said the destruction of residential buildings in particular has left them shaken. “This is not my war. I just want to survive along with my family,” one Iranian said.
The situation has drawn comparisons to the Iran-Iraq war, with older residents recalling the use of air raid shelters, but noting that today’s strikes come without warning. Many younger Iranians, born after the 1980s, are experiencing such scenes for the first time.
Efforts to leave the capital have been complicated by concern for vulnerable family members and the inability to relocate. “I can’t leave my elderly parents who can’t travel far. I also have to show up for work. What can I do now?” said one resident.
The internet has been unstable, complicating communication with loved ones inside and outside the country. Some residents have reportedly received warnings from Israeli forces to stay away from military sites—warnings that have only heightened confusion. “How are we supposed to know where a military site is and where isn’t?” one person asked.
Despite calls by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Iranians to “stand up for your freedom,” reports suggest that the population remains focused on survival amid the escalating conflict.
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