A month after Israel ceasefire, Iranians fear new war.
Israel’s Bombing Campaign Leaves Iran in Uncertainty
A Ceasefire Shows Fragility
The 12‑day war that ended on June 24 has held for almost a month, yet many Iranians remain uneasy. Residents fear another confrontation and grapple with the lack of a stable future.
Key Targets Hit by Israel
- Tehran’s capital district, government buildings, state television headquarters, and military sites suffered heavy damage.
- More than 1,000 fatalities occurred across Iran, according to officials.
- Israel’s offensive focused on nuclear facilities and military bases, killing senior commanders, nuclear scientists, and hundreds of civilians.
War Echoes Past Conflicts
Some Iranians recall the 1980s Iran–Iraq war, which killed an estimated 500,000 people on both sides and featured chemical warfare. The recent air strikes revive memories of that devastating past and leave many feeling vulnerable.
Voices from the Ground
Peyman (57, Shiraz) says he doubts the ceasefire will last. Hamid (54, unnamed government employee) fears war would again kill innocents and destroy infrastructure.
Golandam Babaei (78, Kermanshah) recounts fleeing during the Iran–Iraq war and hopes for peace in homes. Ali Khanzadi (62, war veteran) notes that modern technology allows enemies to kill a child remotely with a drone.
International Diplomacy Holds Up
After the war stalled nuclear diplomacy with the United States, Tehran has expressed concerns over renewed attacks and demanded unspecified US guarantees to resume negotiations.
Future Uncertain
Prime comments from ordinary citizens reveal shared fear that conflict might erupt again. “I hope this will not happen,” says Hamid, and Babaei prays for peace and safety in homes.
