Fear and disruption are spreading across Iran as U.S.-Israeli airstrikes continue, with residents describing heavy security checkpoints, empty streets and long queues for basic food such as bread.
In Tehran and other cities, security forces including the Revolutionary Guard have set up checkpoints and patrols while much of daily life has slowed dramatically.
Some neighborhoods have been left with damaged infrastructure and sporadic utilities after the bombardment, contributing to a tense atmosphere.
Residents reported long lines at bakeries, gas stations and shops as people rushed to stockpile food, fuel and other supplies amid fears the conflict could intensify or disrupt supply chains.
Many families have tried to leave major cities or cross borders into neighboring countries such as Turkey, describing widespread anxiety as explosions rocked urban areas and military targets.
Despite the tension, there have been few signs of mass protests in the capital.
Analysts say heavy security deployment and the dangers of the ongoing strikes have kept most people indoors as uncertainty grows about how long the conflict may last.
