Tehran residents have expressed anger and indignation after Israel launched deadly strikes on the Iranian capital.
“Israel killed our commanders and what (do) they expect in return? A kiss?” Mahmoud Dorri, a 29-year-old taxi driver told the Associated Press. “We will go after them to punish them: an eye for an eye.”
Another resident, a 31-year-old teacher, voiced her support for her country for standing up to the Israeli government, particularly after its prolonged assault on Gaza.
“Someone should stop (the) Israelis. They think they can do anything they want at any time,” Pari Pourghazi said to AP. “Iran showed Israelis are wrong, though they could suppress people of (the) Gaza or Lebanon by heavy bombing.”
Others called for restraint in the wake of the Israeli strikes. “I support my country. The Israelis made (a) mistake in launching attacks on Iran, but I hope this comes to (an) end,” 61-year-old Auto mechanic Houshang Ebadi, said. “War will not bear fruit for any side.”
