In brief
As the deadline set by President Trump approaches, Iranians are increasingly fearful of potential infrastructure strikes that could devastate their daily lives. Many citizens voice their concerns amidst an internet blackout, fearing for their safety and the state of their everyday essentials.
As US President Donald Trump threatens Iran with strikes on key infrastructure, ordinary Iranians brace for the potential fallout. Trump's recent post hinted at coordinated attacks on power plants and bridges, prompting a wave of fear and uncertainty among the Iranian populace. Reports suggest that despite state narratives of abundance, citizens are stockpiling essentials, with many families preparing for possible shortages of water and electricity.Several Iranians spoke to the BBC, sharing their perspectives on the looming danger. One young person from Tehran expressed a sense of hopelessness, noting, 'It feels like we're sinking deeper into a swamp. What can we do as ordinary people? We can't do anything. I keep thinking about a scenario where, in a month, I'm sitting with my family with no water, no electricity, nothing.'The threat from Trump has prompted varied responses among the Iranian people, with many feeling neglected by international actors who do not address their plight. As an unprecedented internet blackout continues, access to communication has become filtered and fearful.While state media may depict a calm front, the underlying tensions reveal a society on edge, worried about the future against a backdrop of conflict and uncertainty. Many are questioning how far Trump is willing to go in his threats, and what that could mean for ordinary lives caught in the crossfire of geopolitics.
