Iran conflict: Iranians trapped under brutal regime reveal nation in despair as fears of war grow - 'Life here is truly hell!'

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Thank you for signing up! See the latest from GB News here . Choose GB News on Google - add us as a preferred source Choose GB News Support GB News Champion free speech and independent journalism while unlocking exclusive benefits. Support us Four Iranians, risking their lives to speak out, have described to GB News the mental torture of being trapped in the war-torn, evil Islamic regime. Day-to-day life was always oppressive before the devastating war that broke out in February.

Cities and military sites were blitzed by joint US/Israeli strikes across Iran, ordered by Donald Trump, with the aim of deposing the country’s despotic rulers and destroying their nuclear threat. After weeks of relentless attacks and thousands of deaths, an uneasy ceasefire began. But as they wait to see if the President presses the ‘attack button’ once again, things are going from bad to worse. And as depression and hopelessness spread, they believe Britain is too scared to help over fears of attacks and assassinations here.

TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The identities of the four, all opposed to the current rulers, have been withheld for their safety. Their testimonies, given in defiance of the brutal authorities in Tehran, describe a country at breaking point. And the picture all four paint is eerily similar when it comes to the question of the mood on the streets. "The feeling of the Iranian people right now is waiting," said one man, a shop owner, "And this waiting causes depression.

Iranian society is very sad at the moment." Another source was much more blunt. "Everyone is hopeless and depressed," he said. Asked whether he felt secure about the near future, his reply was just brief and to the point: "I have no sense of security at all." There is some defiance under the fear, and the hope of one day flooding the streets to celebrate the end of the Islamic Republic is strong. "The people of Iran are worried," one said, "but they are firmly certain that this government will fall.

They are waiting for a good opportunity to come out into the streets." Another was cautiously optimistic. He said both he, his family and friends were: "waiting to see what the future holds. Whatever others may think, my view is that the world will come to the conclusion that it has to open channels of communication with Iran. Once the world's doors open to us, we'll have a good life." Four Iranians, risking their lives to speak out, have described to GB News the mental torture of being trapped in the war-torn, evil Islamic regime | GETTY But day-to-day life is not getting easier, and if consumers here in the UK think they are struggling with ever-increasing prices, it’s nothing compared to what they face.

One man we spoke to put inflation at "over 300 per cent", an unverifiable figure but one that reflects what faces them in the shops as they try to live their lives. He described considering buying a car, something that he soon forgot all about when he saw the soaring cost: "The price of the Peugeot 207 rose 15 per cent in a single day. You may not believe it, but life here is truly hell." Running shops fairly and honourably has become difficult.

The shopkeeper we spoke to said he sees despair in the eyes of his customers. "Life has become very difficult," he said, “For 60 to 70 per cent of people, it's only about getting food and essential necessities. I have a shop myself, and I see how people's purchasing power has dropped." As society and community fractures, and the government lose control some unscrupulous people are taking advantage. One person said: "As things get worse, even though everyone tries to adapt, the structure of society is breaking down.

Corruption is spreading, and theft and fraud are increasing." LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Donald Trump says US 'may do' another military operation against Iran as midterms loom King sends clear message on Strait of Hormuz crisis as monarch hails Oman's 'noble efforts' British fighter jets to be deployed to Saudi Arabia to help in fight against Houthis Day-to-day life was always oppressive before the devastating war that broke out in February | GETTY Some are quietly cashing in, with one source adding: "Merchants and shopkeepers: while everyone complains about high prices, some are making large profits from these very price hikes.

Now that the government has no oversight of prices at all, they're profiting the most." The striking feeling from all four of those brave enough to speak was that the near future was not going to get any better. One predicted that a "major war" was imminent as they watch political manoeuvrings in Israel and the US. "The only thing holding it back is the elections in America and Israel," he said, "Everyone is waiting." As they wait for rescue, they also wait to see where the next meal is coming from.

"Most people are thinking about food,” one said, “and I'm sure that if war happens, famine will come and many people may be harmed." Another one of the four was equally downbeat. "It's unimaginable," he said, "There will be massacres and famine ahead." The most hopeful of all was the shopkeeper. Although he didn’t predict massacres and famine, he did forecast protests on the streets like those seen before the war. He said: "My expectation is that if conditions don't improve, people won't be able to endure this situation.

I think this time the protest will be bigger." Whatever the future, dislike of the ruling regime is growing. None of the four expressed any faith in Iran’s cruel and increasingly desperate leaders. The identities of the four, all opposed to the current rulers, have been withheld for their safety (stock image) | GETTY "The country's officials only pursue their own interests," said one, "and nothing can be expected from them." He offered a short and stark message to GB News and the wider world saying: "The Islamic Republic is the killer of Iran's youth."

As they wait for the world to act again, opinion about Britain is clearly divided in a country where it’s nearly impossible to get a true picture of what’s going on abroad. One was scathing though, even claiming that: "Britain has been a supporter of the Islamic Republic, has never supported the Iranian people, and will not be a friend of the Iranian people." The shopkeeper was equally unhappy, he said: "Britain has never been with the Iranian people", adding that British policy "has always been the same."

He believes that Britain – and Europe generally – lives in fear of Iran. Recent attacks on British soil, some believed to be linked to Iran and some proved to be linked to Iran, has stoked that fear they believe. Cities and military sites were blitzed by joint US/Israeli strikes across Iran | GETTY "Europe has always been afraid of the Islamic Republic," he said, "Because the Islamic Republic carries out assassinations, those countries fear harm will come to their citizens."

The other two we spoke to were more hopeful. On the new Prime Minister, one took hope from Burnham’s "recently taken harsh positions" toward Tehran. Another praised Burnham for "decisive action against the Islamic Republic's terrorism and sabotage." He added: "I hope Britain, which has always been a pioneer of democracy, will support the Iranian people." But he was losing hope of support from elsewhere: "Europe is currently caught up in a major war and sees itself standing against Russia.

All countries only think about their own interests, and we expect nothing from anyone." As uncertainty goes on, so too does what passes for daily life in Iran. But all four feared being forgotten. "Very rarely do they perhaps know about the situation of Iranians," said one, "Perhaps once popular protests begin again, people abroad will also show us support." As they await help from outside of Iran, patience and hope are running out. One said: "The only glimmer of hope I have, is foreign countries confronting the Islamic Republic, and also the start of popular protests inside the country."

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