Residents across Iran say they are exhausted and frightened after nearly 10 days of airstrikes. Many in Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj reported loud explosions overnight and sudden power cuts. Several people said the attacks occur every few hours, making it difficult to sleep.
One man in his 30s in Tehran said his home was left in complete darkness after the electricity went out. He said he could hear powerful explosions and later noticed cracks in the walls of his house. Another resident in his 20s said missiles struck a nearby street and that he only wanted one thing—peaceful sleep.
Strikes Target Military Infrastructure
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed it launched a major wave of strikes against targets in Tehran. According to the military, the attacks targeted an underground complex used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for weapons research.
The strikes also hit facilities connected to the Quds Force and several defense production sites. Later the same day, another wave of attacks was reported in the Iranian capital.
The conflict began after joint strikes by Israel and United States on Iran on 28 February. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and locations in the Middle East where US forces operate.
Civilian Toll and Restricted Information
The US-based group Human Rights Activists in Iran reported that at least 1,761 people have died since the fighting began. The group says 1,245 of those killed were civilians, including 194 children. Independent verification remains difficult because journalists have limited access inside Iran.
Internet services across the country have also been heavily restricted. Despite this, residents continue to share accounts of the situation through secure channels.
Fear, Frustration and Uncertainty
Many residents describe life as unpredictable. One man said explosions lasted for nearly 20 minutes at one point during the night. He said the war has destroyed his daily routine and drained his motivation.
In Karaj, about 30 km west of Tehran, people reported flashes of blue light in the sky during the strikes. A local restaurant owner said a strike landed close to her neighborhood and she feared for her life.
While some residents say they will endure the situation in hopes of political change, others feel overwhelmed by the violence and uncertainty about the future.
