Iranians Flee War, Seek Refuge in Turkey

0:00This is your global news update for March 10th. Hundreds of Iranians are streaming across the Capacoid border into eastern Turkey amid the expanding war between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Travelers arrive exhausted after days on treacherous roads through snow-covered mountains, fleeing bombs in cities like Tehran and communication. Blackouts that cut them off from loved ones. Many make the grueling land journey by train or car since flights are grounded, carrying just small bags and phones without local service. The flow goes both ways, with some heading back into Iran to reunite with family despite the risks. People share varied reasons for leaving, from work drying up in factories to fears of unrest or sick relatives needing care. One long-time visitor senses many back home are waiting for a weakened government to spark protests and major change, though fear of their own leaders keeps streets quiet. A woman from Istanbul, rushed back to her ill brother in Shiraz, preferring to face danger

1:00together rather than wait abroad. Families with young children fled attacks, now seeking visas elsewhere, while others describe surprisingly calm daily life in places like Mashad, with shops still open. Most newcomers hope for peace and plan to return, if things stabilize, asking locals for help reaching nearby cities like Van or Bigger Hubs such as Istanbul. The border remains busy as uncertainty lingers across the region.