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Sydney Morning Herald
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Celebration, trepidation and anger: Iranians have conflicting emotions over Israeli airstrikes
When Israel launched its sustained assault on Iran's nuclear program and military leaders early on Friday, Sareh began cycling through a range of emotions. 'I felt happiness,' the Iranian woman said, at the deaths of leaders who had long repressed the country's people. 'Then disbelief,' she continued from her home in the northern city of Rasht. 'Then some worry for what would happen next. Then happiness again, for how much power these people felt they had over us, how many of us they killed.' Like others interviewed for this report, she spoke on the condition that her last name be withheld for fear of retaliation from the government. As Israel, a long-time enemy, attacks Iran's oppressive government, ordinary Iranians are feeling conflicting emotions: hope and hopelessness; celebration and trepidation. Having suffered years of anaemic economic growth and double-digit inflation, corruption at every level of government and global isolation – and having lived through multiple rounds of protest crushed by authorities with deadly force – many Iranians have grown deeply pessimistic that they can change their government for the better by themselves. Loading So some looked to the attacks, in which Israel killed top Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists, bombed nuclear and military sites, and crippled air defences, as a potential means of salvation – though one that carries immense risks. 'We are killed a thousand times with stress, especially for people like myself who have kids,' said Behnaz, 40, a single mother in Tabriz, where Israel said it had destroyed a base used by the Iranian air force. Some Iranians welcomed the attacks, she said; others are terrified of the unpredictable consequences of war. Her own feelings are fluid.
The Age
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Age
Celebration, trepidation and anger: Iranians have conflicting emotions over Israeli airstrikes
When Israel launched its sustained assault on Iran's nuclear program and military leaders early on Friday, Sareh began cycling through a range of emotions. 'I felt happiness,' the Iranian woman said, at the deaths of leaders who had long repressed the country's people. 'Then disbelief,' she continued from her home in the northern city of Rasht. 'Then some worry for what would happen next. Then happiness again, for how much power these people felt they had over us, how many of us they killed.' Like others interviewed for this report, she spoke on the condition that her last name be withheld for fear of retaliation from the government. As Israel, a long-time enemy, attacks Iran's oppressive government, ordinary Iranians are feeling conflicting emotions: hope and hopelessness; celebration and trepidation. Having suffered years of anaemic economic growth and double-digit inflation, corruption at every level of government and global isolation – and having lived through multiple rounds of protest crushed by authorities with deadly force – many Iranians have grown deeply pessimistic that they can change their government for the better by themselves. Loading So some looked to the attacks, in which Israel killed top Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists, bombed nuclear and military sites, and crippled air defences, as a potential means of salvation – though one that carries immense risks. 'We are killed a thousand times with stress, especially for people like myself who have kids,' said Behnaz, 40, a single mother in Tabriz, where Israel said it had destroyed a base used by the Iranian air force. Some Iranians welcomed the attacks, she said; others are terrified of the unpredictable consequences of war. Her own feelings are fluid.
Washington Post
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Israeli attacks leave Iranians fearful, hopeful
When Israel launched its sustained assault on Iran's nuclear program and military leaders early Friday, Sareh began cycling through a range of emotions. 'I felt happiness,' the Iranian woman said, at the deaths of leaders who had long repressed the country's people. 'Then disbelief,' she continued from her home in the northern city of Rasht. 'Then some worry for what would happen next. Then happiness again, for how much power these people felt they had over us, how many of us they killed.' Like others interviewed for this report, she spoke on the condition that her last name be withheld for fear of retaliation from the government.
