Amid the Israeli airstrikes, some businesses in Tehran continue with reports showing residents lining up for groceries and bread despite the mass departure of tens of thousands fleeing potential Israeli attacks.
Iran’s Press TV posted footage of everyday commerce still happening across some parts of the capital even as air raid sirens continue to echo. Many families in Tehran remain stranded due to medical issues or lack of transportation.
Some residents are choosing not to leave despite growing concerns. Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reported Israel is running low on Arrow interceptor missiles, which are crucial to defending against Iranian ballistic weapons.
A US official confirmed that Washington had been quietly reinforcing Israeli defenses by land, sea, and air. Amid the escalating violence, Pakistan, China, and South Korea have begun evacuating citizens from Iran.
Iranian officials insist that all land border crossings remain open, though entry into the country has slowed due to heightened security. Air strikes have devastated Iran, with Israeli forces targeting a centrifuge production site and missile facilities.
The IRGC claims it used its hypersonic Fattah missile to strike back, breaching Israeli air defenses. So far, Human Rights Activists have reported 585 deaths in Iran, including civilians, while Israel has reported at least 24 fatalities. However, the US embassy in Jerusalem remains closed, and French President Emanual Macron has warned against any attempt to overthrow Iran’s government.
