Amid fears of war: Iranian citizens reveal the situation in the country

Amid reports of Israel and the US preparing for another strike on Iran, conversations with citizens in Tehran and Shiraz reveal severe economic distress and a wartime atmosphere. The Revolutionary Guards threaten a broad response. Citizens express support for Netanyahu in the upcoming elections.

Against the backdrop of rising tensions between Israel and Iran, this article brings conversations with Iranian citizens from Tehran and Shiraz that reveal a reality of severe economic distress and a wartime atmosphere on the streets. The report is based on a New York Times article stating that the US and Israel are preparing for another military operation in Iran after the US midterm elections on November 3, including strikes on nuclear facilities, energy infrastructure, and missile arrays. Meanwhile, the Revolutionary Guards threaten a broad response and reveal military capabilities. A citizen from Shiraz describes a wartime atmosphere and sounds of fighter jets at night, claiming the regime's main fear is an outbreak of protests. A citizen from Tehran, who lost his job, recounts economic hardships. Both citizens express support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming elections in Israel.