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Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/21/iran-israel-attacks-fuel-internet/
Iranians Rattled by Israeli Strikes as Cash Runs Short and Fear Spikes
(Washington Post) Susannah George - A week of Israeli strikes has upended the lives of Iranians, battering vital infrastructure like fuel depots, airports and public buildings, and shaking the population's confidence. Alireza, 40, decided to flee the capital this week. On his way out of Tehran, he said, he encountered chaotic scenes of bumper-to-bumper traffic. Once outside the city, he saw a thick layer of smoke from the airstrikes hanging over the skyline. Inside Tehran, electricity and water are still available, but cuts have become more frequent. Food prices have soared, cash is in short supply, and the wait at gas stations can be up to five hours.