As residents of Tehran escape escalating airstrikes from Israel, long journeys through heavy traffic illustrate the panic and fear gripping the capital. Farhad, a university student, took six hours to reach his ancestral village, while others like Mina express their anxiety about potential strikes targeting them en route. With Tehran lacking dedicated bomb shelters, city authorities have designated the metro and mosques as makeshift refuge, though their effectiveness remains questionable amid the bombardment that has ensued from both sides, escalating tensions in the region.
The fear of not knowing created a lot of anxiety, said Mina, a 24-year-old finance professional in Tehran.
Unlike Israel, which was well prepared for Iranian ballistic missiles, Tehran has no dedicated bomb shelters.
Despite leaving early on Tuesday morning, it took Farhad six hours to reach his ancestral village, a journey that usually would take no more than two-and-a-half hours.
It was unclear what protection, if any, the above-ground shelters could offer.
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