"It's a strange time. You're watching footage of your fellow countrymen being extremely courageous, knowing the massive risk there is from a regime that is not afraid of killing protestors."
"There is a sense of cautious hope that Iranians have often been afraid to have. But at the same time it's mixed with anxiety and fear about what's going to happen if your loved ones are caught up in these protests. So it's a very mixed bag of hope and fear and all of these different emotions,"
"We were discussing how they should replenish groceries and medication as there was this expectation that things would not be operating as usual. The call for a mass uprising had been circulating for a few days, so a lot of people were prepared and a lot of people were excited, despite the fact there were very real risks."
London-based Iranian Mahsa Alimardani describes a mixture of cautious hope and intense anxiety as unprecedented unrest unfolds in Iran. Families anticipated disruption and prepared groceries and medication expecting services not to operate normally. Calls for a mass uprising circulated for days, prompting many to join despite clear, serious risks. Internet blackouts and undelivered messages have left people unable to contact relatives, increasing fear and uncertainty. Reports indicate security forces have used violence against protesters, with indications of a significant death toll further heightening concern and worry for loved ones caught up in demonstrations.
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