Iranians Reflect on One Week of War: Fear, Uncertainty, and Questions About the Future

BBC journalist Caroline Hawley spoke with ordinary Iranians about their experiences following the first week of the Iran-Israel-US military conflict that began on February 28, 2026. Citizens reflected on living under airstrikes, with images from Tehran showing plumes of smoke rising from explosions as recently as March 2. Iranians expressed a range of emotions, from fear and loss to deep uncertainty about where their country is headed as the conflict enters its second week.