"Inside the underground disco, men, women, and entire families danced to a lively Persian, Arabic, and Turkish DJ set, creating a festive atmosphere that masked deeper stories of pain."
"One young man, who had just left Iran, described the intense bombing and shelling in Tehran, expressing conflicting emotions about the war: 'I love my country. This is my home. This is my everything - but this government destroy[ed] my youth and my future.'"
In eastern Turkey, an underground Iranian disco serves as a gathering place for exiles, including a Sufi dervish and a young protester. The lively atmosphere contrasts with the painful stories of attendees, many of whom fled Iran for better opportunities and political freedom. Some have escaped imprisonment or left families behind. A young man shared his recent escape from Tehran amid bombings, expressing love for his homeland while feeling betrayed by its government. He experiences a mix of hope and homesickness as he contemplates his future outside Iran.
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