People are fleeing Iran through the dusty Agarak border crossing into Armenia. The area looks like a desert with rocky mountains and no trees or shade. Families with children wait to hire taxis after making long trips from Iranian cities.
Most people crossing have citizenship in other countries like Austria, Germany, and Australia. They left Iran because of fighting between Israel and Iran that started eight days ago. A father from Tabriz said he saw bombing sites and everyone feels scared.
The conflict began on June 13 when Israel attacked Iranian nuclear sites and military targets. Human rights groups say 657 people have died in Iran from the attacks. Iran fired back with missiles that killed 24 people in Israel. Israel controls the air over Tehran and told people to leave some neighborhoods.
Traffic jams clog roads leaving Tehran as residents escape the city of 10 million people. The drive from Tehran to Armenia takes 12 hours. Travelers heard explosions at night but many did not see the actual strikes. An Afghan man said no flights were available and people who can leave are doing it.
Some Iranian officials think the fighting might end their government. One man heading to Germany disagreed and called Israel an enemy. Another Iranian family was actually returning to Tehran from an Armenian vacation. The father said he was not afraid to die in his home country.
Most people crossing have citizenship in other countries like Austria, Germany, and Australia. They left Iran because of fighting between Israel and Iran that started eight days ago. A father from Tabriz said he saw bombing sites and everyone feels scared.
The conflict began on June 13 when Israel attacked Iranian nuclear sites and military targets. Human rights groups say 657 people have died in Iran from the attacks. Iran fired back with missiles that killed 24 people in Israel. Israel controls the air over Tehran and told people to leave some neighborhoods.
Traffic jams clog roads leaving Tehran as residents escape the city of 10 million people. The drive from Tehran to Armenia takes 12 hours. Travelers heard explosions at night but many did not see the actual strikes. An Afghan man said no flights were available and people who can leave are doing it.
Some Iranian officials think the fighting might end their government. One man heading to Germany disagreed and called Israel an enemy. Another Iranian family was actually returning to Tehran from an Armenian vacation. The father said he was not afraid to die in his home country.
