Israeli officials have again threatened to strike Iran in response to the October 1 attack using 200 missiles. These threats cause fear and anxiety among many Iranians.
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With our correspondent in Tehran, Siavosh Ghazi
The question of an attackIsrael returns in all conservations in Iran for more than two weeks, although until then the war had been distant.
For Mohammad, a mechanic in his fifties, the prospect of an Israeli strike is a great fear. “ We are of course worried. They said they wouldn’t hit the towns and the people “, he said.
“ There will be effects. If they hit oil sites or our industrialists, it will have consequences for us », Fears Mohammed. “ I’m a trader and when Iran hit Israel it affected our business. The very threat of hitting Iran completely disrupted the market. Maybe nothing will happen. I hope so. But if strikes happen, there are very bad effects on us. »
“ Our life is a daily war »
The Iranian economy is already suffering from American and European sanctions which continue to tighten. For Alireza, a driver for Snapp, the equivalent of Uber in Iran, an Israeli attack will certainly make everyday life worse, but it is already very difficult.
“ We are not afraid, because every day we are running to live », assures Alireza. “ Whether Israel attacks or not, it won’t change anything. We run every day. Our life is a daily war. It’s true that the war will make everything worse. This has always been the case. We can’t do anything about it. »
Iranian officials have warned that Iran will retaliate against any Israeli attack, raising fears that the conflict will spread across the region.
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