AFP reporters have been speaking to a range of people living in Iran to build a picture of life under daily US and Israeli bombardment despite an internet blackout and major communication problems.
Here is a selection of their comments, either from people who sent messages to AFP reporters or from those interviewed at the borders as they fled.
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