Residents of Tehran tell AP of rising fear and isolation as bombs strike without warning

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by By AMIR-HUSSEIN RADJY and SARAH EL DEEBMarch 13, 2026 at 01:23 PM

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According to an AP report from Tehran in March 2026, residents are experiencing rising fear and isolation due to ongoing U.S.-Israeli air strikes. The attacks, occurring without warning, have targeted locations within the city, including residential areas and an oil storage facility. The internet shutdown has further exacerbated the situation, forcing people to rely on personal networks for information about the conflict. The atmosphere in Tehran is tense, with daily life disrupted as evidenced by the near-empty bazaars and the anxiety expressed by residents. The report highlights the human impact of the air campaign on the civilian population.

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Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei 40% Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini 40% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 50% AP ×360% United States 70% Israel 70% U.S.-Israeli air campaign 80% Iran ×590% Tehran ×590%

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tehran 100% bombs 90% fear 80% air strikes 70% isolation 70% air campaign 70% u.s.-israeli 60% war 50%

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Tehran

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