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Missile Strikes in Tehran Trigger Panic, Ceasefire Brings Relief

4/13/2026

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Missiles struck Tehran on February 28, causing panic and urgent calls from family.
The author stayed in the city with her roommate Fatemeh as explosions near Mehrabad airport forced them to seek shelter.
Daily life was disrupted by internet blackouts and limited information as many colleagues were laid off.
A ceasefire brought relief, allowing the author to reclaim small pleasures and cope with the emotional toll.

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Story summary

Missiles struck Tehran on February 28, causing panic and urgent calls from family.
The author stayed in the city with her roommate Fatemeh as explosions near Mehrabad airport forced them to seek shelter.
Daily life was disrupted by internet blackouts and limited information as many colleagues were laid off.
A ceasefire brought relief, allowing the author to reclaim small pleasures and cope with the emotional toll.