Mumbai: Amid the ongoing conflict between US-Iran, model-actress Mandana Karimi said that conditions in the country have become more aggressive in recent days, adding that internet blackouts and communication disruptions are still continuing.
Her remarks come as global attention remains focused on the conflict and its impact on economy.
On Wednesday, Mandana took to her Instagram Stories to answer a fan who had asked her about the current situation in Iran amid the ongoing tensions.“Are things better in Iran now? And where are you headed to?” asked a fan.
To this, Mandana replied, “Unfortunately, no. Things in Iran have become even more aggressive. The IRGC is back on the streets, intimidating people, executions are still happening, and internet blackouts continue. Communication with our families is extremely limited- phone calls barely go through, and when they do, they are incredibly expensive.”
She added, “People have lost jobs, loved ones, and any sense of stability. The regime is at one of its weakest points, and like a wounded animal, it’s reacting with even more violence and fear. The hardest part is that there is very little reliable news coming out of inside Iran right now, so everything feels uncertain and painfully vague.”
Mandana has been openly sharing her distress over the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Tensions escalated earlier this year after reports emerged that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in a joint military operation by the United States and Israel.
Since then, the situation has remained volatile, with fears of another escalation growing after US President Donald Trump remarked that the ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” following Tehran’s rejection of a new peace proposal.
The conflict, which began on February 28, has already resulted in thousands of deaths and triggered instability across West Asia. Although a temporary ceasefire came into effect on April 8, speculation continues over the possibility of fresh violence in the region.
