When Israel and the Americans bomb us, we rejoice. When it is quiet, we are sad. This stark reality is expressed by a young man from Tehran, who reveals a profound truth about the sound of bombs falling on his city—it’s a sound of hope for liberation from a regime that holds his people hostage.
In a recent conversation, we spoke with a young Iranian, whom we’ll refer to as Arash. He left everything familiar behind, yet he carries the weight of his home with him every day. His insights challenge us to listen and understand the perspectives of those living under oppressive regimes.
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