Overnight on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump jubilantly announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, only to be visibly disappointed Tuesday morning when both sides were accused of violating it. For Iranians at the Kapikoy-Razi border crossing in eastern Turkey, there was a mix of optimism and confusion — hope that a delicate truce could … Read more
“Ordinary people suffered the most,” says Sirous, an Iranian who requested his name be changed for his safety. Speaking to the BBC from his home city of Tehran, he says: “I believe the whole war was orchestrated. “Israel and the US came in and destroyed military and nuclear sites, Iran launched a few missiles, hit … Read more
Sandwiched between the barren mountains straddling the nearly 600-kilometre-long border between Iran and Turkey, families pull suitcases and push strollers through a heavily secured gate toward waiting taxis and vans. Some are fleeing Iran to escape the intensifying airstrikes while others are trying to enter the country to reunite with families after days of internet … Read more
Sandwiched between the barren mountains straddling the nearly 600-kilometre-long border between Iran and Turkey, families pull suitcases and push strollers through a heavily secured gate toward waiting taxis and vans. Some are fleeing Iran to escape the intensifying airstrikes, while others are trying to enter the country to reunite with families, after days of internet blackouts … Read more
Rayhan Demytrie Caucasus correspondent Reporting fromAgarak, Armenia BBC Some Iranians have been heading to the Agarak border crossing between Armenia and Iran to flee the country It’s hot, dusty and feels like a desert at the Agarak border crossing between Armenia and Iran. There are dry, rocky mountains surrounding the area – no trees, no … Read more
Last Friday, Israel launched massive air strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate with barrages of missiles. In a video message that day, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Iranian people that in addition to Israel’s aim of thwarting Iran’s nuclear programme, “we are also clearing the path for you to achieve your freedom”. Some … Read more
Getty Images Israel continued to strike Iran’s capital Tehran on Sunday night Long queues at petrol stations and bakeries. Long lines of cars trying to escape the capital. And long, frightening nights. Residents of Tehran – still shocked by Israel’s sudden attack on Iran in the early hours of Friday morning – speak of fear … Read more
“Stuck”. That is the word most people who have spoken to the BBC use to describe life in Iran right now. After three days of Israeli attacks, “everyone is trying to escape” Tehran “one way or another,” one resident told BBC News Persian. On Sunday, long queues formed at petrol stations across the city. Many … Read more