Civilians Across the Middle East React to the Iran War: 'A Fear That Settles in Your Heart'
Civilians across the Middle East are enduring the psychological and physical toll of the ongoing Iran war, with air raids and missile attacks disrupting daily life and causing widespread fear. Individuals from Iran, Jerusalem, and other conflict-affected areas describe sudden violence, loss of loved ones, and the constant anxiety of living under threat. The article highlights personal stories to illustrate the human cost of modern warfare in densely populated regions.
- ▪On February 28, U.S.-Israeli airstrikes hit an elementary school in Minab and a gym in Lamerd, killing civilians including high school volleyball players.
- ▪Iranian civilians in Isfahan and Tehran reported intense bombing, with infrastructure like radio towers and mosques being targeted.
- ▪A Palestinian-American woman in Jerusalem described living in constant stress due to missile alerts and restricted movement from new security checkpoints.
- ▪Flights to the Middle East were canceled through mid-April, leaving some family members stranded abroad.
- ▪Names of most interviewees were changed to protect their safety, as reported by Reason magazine.
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War Civilians Across the Middle East React to the Iran War: 'A Fear That Settles in Your Heart' "Now they are hitting everything. Nowhere is safe. But don't worry, we are okay," one Iranian woman texted her American relative. Matthew Petti | From the June 2026 issue Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c1200x675-w1200-q80/uploads/2026/04/sfphotoseight084333-1200x675.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="A photo of two small children carrying rubble through a bombed area" alt="A photo of two small children carrying rubble through a bombed area | Saeed Jaras/MEI/SIPA/Newscom" /> (Saeed…
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