Alarm is growing in Iran over a possible Israeli strike in response to a missile attack carried out by Tehran on October 1. Although the exact time and place of the Israeli attack are unknown, the country is gripped by panic. Iranians are watching with bated breath as events unfold, fearing widespread destruction.
“The Times Of Israel” writes about this.
“We know, unfortunately, that for every missile fired from Iranian territory there will be a response, and civilians will suffer the most. As soon as news of the missile attack spread last week, widespread panic began. People rushed to gas stations and stocked up on essentials like canned tuna and the like. It was like the early days of the COVID pandemic,” the activist said.
According to local activists, the wait has become unbearable, increasing fears of looming war. Residents of the country, remembering the horrors of the Iran-Iraq conflict, are preparing for the worst, replenishing food and fuel supplies.
Iranian activist Leila, whose name has been changed for security reasons, said the situation in the country is close to chaos. She stressed that local journalists are stoking fear by predicting an imminent Israeli attack. Leila said the nights became especially difficult when, while scrolling through social media, she came across messages that an Israeli attack could begin at any moment. As a result, many Iranians lie awake at night in a state of anxiety.
Leila, who lives in Isfahan, a city with important infrastructure, notes that its location makes it a likely target for an Israeli strike.
In addition to joking about the “ideal place for an attack,” the activist says that people are preparing for the worst. Panic has gripped the country, with people stocking up on canned food and preparing emergency backpacks in preparation for possible destruction.
The activist also indicated mixed feelings about Iran’s attack on Israel itself. While some were surprised that the strike was successful, there was little joy in it. Fear of Israeli retaliation is prevalent, and many recognize that the greatest suffering will fall on civilians.
Attitudes towards Israel among Iranians, according to Leila, have also changed. Previously, the Iranians supported Israel in the confrontation with the regime, but with the growing number of civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip and the threat of a strike on Iran, opinions began to change.
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