"What is happening now is my worst fear. Every piece of that land is like a cell in my body. My dad is from the south, my mother [is from] the north, so every inch of that land is me. I feel like everywhere is my home. An aggression against that land is an aggression against me. Iran is like my other mother."
"Maryam's life stopped last Saturday. Since then, every minute of every day has been divided between getting updates from her family in Iran when they can communicate with her, and the hours between, when she's left guessing what their fate might be. The Iranian diaspora is one of the largest in the world, including those who fled persecution under the former shah pre-1979, those who fled oppression under the Islamic Republic, and those who simply sought financial stability or careers overseas."
Members of the Iranian diaspora, one of the world's largest, face intense emotional turmoil as military conflict threatens Iran. Many fled persecution or sought better opportunities abroad but maintain deep connections to their homeland and families. With US military buildup and strikes beginning in late February, diaspora members experience helplessness, anxiety, and constant worry about relatives' safety. Communication with Iran is sporadic and unreliable, leaving them in prolonged uncertainty between brief updates. The conflict triggers profound emotional responses, with individuals describing Iran as integral to their identity despite years of living overseas. This crisis intensifies the diaspora's existing sense of displacement and vulnerability.
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