💨 Abstract

For 12 days in July 2025, Tehran faced Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, causing residents to live in fear and uncertainty. AP published photos from an anonymous freelancer showing the contrast between normalcy and chaos. The city fell silent, population dispersed, and nights were punctuated by explosions. Some residents endured in their homes, while others, like Afghan refugees, hid due to fears of deportation.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff