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BBC speaks with civilians inside Iran struggling with impact of war

BBC World · May 10, 2026, 9:13 PM

Key takeaways

  • Inside Iran, the BBC has been speaking to people struggling with the impact of the war.
  • The authorities have imposed an internet ban, but using trusted sources, special correspondent Fergal Keane has been hearing from those traumatised by conflict and government repression.
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Inside Iran, the BBC has been speaking to people struggling with the impact of the war.

The authorities have imposed an internet ban, but using trusted sources, special correspondent Fergal Keane has been hearing from those traumatised by conflict and government repression.

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