Tehran, Iran – The suitcase is moving from Tehran, but this time not for holiday or family festivals. They are being packed by hurry and fear – with 10 million residents of Iran’s capital. The Israeli missile??
While the Iranian people are screaming to find the shelter, dual Iranian-American citizens are stuck in the crossfire of the war and in geographical-political uncertainty.
Amir, a 36 -year -old Tesla Engineer and Dual National, went to Tehran United States A few weeks ago before the Israeli Air Strike begins to reach the target in Iran. He was visiting the family with them at Damawand Mount Damawand, about 60 km from the northeast of the capital. The flight to the United States was already booked, but a few days before the journey, Israel launched its attacks.
When the bombs started to fall, Amir caught himself not only of war but also the accident of politics beyond his control.
“I was not afraid first. Since my family was with my family, I brought me peace,” Amir said that for security reasons, he preferred not to say his last name. He remembered how he was really worried about the safety of his family during the 2022 Iran’s anti -2022 protest of the 2022 Iranian protest against the Iran’s anti -2022 protest. He said, “At that time, I was constantly worried, worrying about my family and sticking to the news.
But soon he decided that living in Iran was very dangerous. The US Green Card holder, Amir, expressed fear of increasing possibility of restraining the travel ban on Iranians and feared that there would be permanent residences like themselves. With an urgent spirit, Amir chose to leave.
Leaving the border, leaving the loved ones
With fear of his life and his future, Amir started a long journey. On Monday, he left the West Iranian city for Urmia city overnight, a 11 -hour journey. From there, he reached the van road in East Turkish, which took another six hours. He then flown to Ankara’s domestic flight, from where he flown in the United States on Thursday.
For Amir, escaping was not just a logistical challenge; They were emotionally painful. “If it is not for the fear of recognition and the possibility of a The new Trump-Yug travel banHe said, “I would have been close to my loved ones.
A 41 -year -old post -locator researcher Behroz from San Francisco also faced a similar choice. He was visiting his native village in Iran, northeast, when he was shocked by the attack on Israel’s long -haul missile.
“I tried to remain calm for the first two days,” he remembered. “But then I faced this reality: This struggle is nothing like the past. The sky will not be clear or open for the short months.”
Traditionally, Behrose Iran was walking through the courtyard of the Holy Temple, and the United States used to pick up saffron and sweets for the backs of colleagues in the United States. But this time, he left the crowd. The journey was a long time: 10 hours of the car for 10 hours, one another nine to Urmia and then crossed the Razi border to Turkey. He said, “It took about 5 minutes to come to the outpost,” but then Istanbul was a scary thing to drive for a 3 -hour bus.
Behroz explained that he had to leave because of his job. He said, “But my heart is still with my family and with the people,” he said, his voice breaks down.
He said, “We are against the Israeli and Iranian rule.” We are millions of ordinary Iranians in the middle of the decision taken by politicians who do not represent us. “
The words of Behrose echo the calm despair of many others. According to Azerbaijani media reports, about 600 Iranian-American dual citizens have moved out of the northwest Iran from the southern border of the southern Azerbaijan with the support of the US Embassy. Online, travel coordination with Iranian-American Facebook groups became enriched. A user asked: “My flight was at the end of June. I should try to get out of Armenia or Turkey?” Another advised: “Bring additional fuel. The gas station is limiting up to 10 liters per car for purchase.” Some even made resources to rent van for the Turkish border trip.
For those managing to release, logistics are complex – but often emotional burdens are less painful.
Left behind – – and cut off
Not everyone is leaving. The 43 -year -old Lifestyle Blogger and Mother, who lives in North California, went to Iran with his seven -year -old daughter before the war started. Despite the US State Department appealed to the citizens, she wrote on Instagram that she had no intention of returning – at least now.
She wrote in a recent post, “I want to be here.” “With my family, this time.”
There was no choice but to look out from others because their loved ones have lived through the strike.
The 38-year-old Iranian-Canadian Marim Mortzavi, who lives in Toronto, sent her parents and sisters on the summer trip two weeks before the air strike started. Ten days for their stay, the bomb hit the northwest city Tabriz near their residence.
“I was on a vague video call with them, listening to the explosion and airport system,” Mortzavi said. Her family fled to the nearest Urmia for security. Until Wednesday afternoon, the Iranian government had stopped access to the Internet. Marim lost all the contacts with them.
She said, “I can’t get out of bed – I’m very worried,” she broke down. “I hope they find a working VPN and can reach me.”
This piece was published by cooperation Egab??
