Fear, defiance, and anger: Iranians describe life under bombardment

By Emily Feng

Iranians clear the debris from damaged homes following a military strike in Tehran on March 15.

In messages to NPR, Tehran residents describe largely deserted streets roamed by paramilitary officials and vigilantes. They say security forces are banning gatherings for Nowruz, the Persian new year, this week.

(Image credit: Atta Kenare)

Source:: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/19/g-s1-114144/iran-voices-war