Tehrangeles Residents Back US Strikes on Iran

0:00On March 14, Los Angeles neighborhoods, like Westwood and Beverly Hills, host the world's largest community of Iranian exiles, often called Terangelis. Many there, strongly back the recent United States strikes on Iran, seeing them as a past to topple the current regime and restore freedom. These expatriates fled after the 1979 revolution and hold fond memories of the Shah's era. They display old Iranian flags and portraits, hopeful that the conflict two weeks old could end decades of oppression. Residents express joy over reports from Iran, where some locals cheer despite the bombings. Family ties remain strong, with people like shop owners enduring communication blackouts but accepting risks for change even after 50,000. Citizens were reportedly killed in recent unrest. Others worry about fallout here at home, from threats to American lives, to rising oil and grocery prices. Optimism mixes with fears of economic strain and retaliation.

1:00While support runs deep in this vibrant Persian hub, not everyone agrees, with some calling the war messy and predicting a long fight ahead of any.