Iran devastated by war… Iranians have to leave the country, people are crossing the border to buy cheap ration.

The ongoing war in Iran has completely changed the lives of common people. Continuous attacks and rising inflation have made the situation so difficult that now people are forced to cross the country’s border to fulfill their basic needs. A large number of Iranian citizens are reaching the Kurdish region of Iraq, where they are trying to buy cheap food, use the Internet and contact their relatives.

When Haji Umran border post between Iran and Iraq was opened on Sunday, the scene there suddenly changed. Dozens of Iranian families reached the Kurdish region of northern Iraq as soon as the border, which had been closed for several days, opened. Many of these people had brought empty bags with them and while returning, they were filling them with rice, edible oil, SIM cards and other essential items. He says that now the prices of these things have increased so much in Iran that it has become difficult for common people to buy them.

Crossing the border for cheap goods and internet

Many people crossing the border said that they come here not only to buy goods, but also to use the internet and contact their families. Due to war, communication system has been affected in many areas. Some people are also reaching Iraq in search of employment. He says that work opportunities are decreasing in our country and everyday things have become very expensive. A truck driver returning to Iran with goods from Iraq said that everyone from laborers to traders had been affected by the closure of the border. People have got some relief due to the opening of the border.

Kurdish area becomes Sahara

In fact, there have been long-standing familial and economic ties between Iran and the Kurdish areas of Iraq. Even before the war, people from both sides used to easily visit each other. But after increasing military tension, this border was closed for some time. Now that it has been reopened, this area has become an important way for the people of Iran to connect with the outside world. Iraqi Kurdish authorities say they reopened the border only after getting permission from Iranian authorities.

People living in fear of bombing

Many Iranian citizens who crossed the border described the situation in their country on the condition of anonymity. He says that due to continuous bombings, people are living in an atmosphere of fear. Some people claimed that many military bases and government buildings had been destroyed in the attacks. The activities of security agencies have also been limited. Many officers are now working at other secure places instead of their offices.

One woman told that she had crossed the border from her home just to buy rice and oil, because the prices of these things have become very high in Iran. He said that now people are afraid to even step out of their homes and there is an atmosphere of insecurity everywhere. After shopping, she quickly returned because her children were waiting for her at home.

An elderly woman brought a painful story

An elderly woman was also seen on the border, who was going alone towards Iraq in heavy rain. She told that she is going to a city in the Kurdish region in search of her relatives so that they can ask for help. He told that his son was earlier the only earning member of the family, but he died in firing near the border about a year ago. Now he has the responsibility of raising three small children.

Due to inflation, it has become very difficult to manage the family’s expenses and two months’ house rent is also outstanding. He said that the war has made the situation worse and now everything has become more expensive than before. Some Iranian laborers were also seen on the border, who work in the Kurdish region of Iraq. He was returning to work after meeting his family.

These laborers told that they work in a construction company and sometimes stay there for a month so that they can earn more money. He says that due to rising inflation in the country, it has become difficult to manage the family expenses, hence he has to work away from his home.

Common people are being affected the most

The ongoing war in Iran is affecting common citizens the most. Fear of bombing, rising inflation and lack of employment have put people in a difficult situation. The situation has become such that people are forced to cross the border just to fulfill their daily needs and keep their families alive. This scourge of war is deeply affecting the lives of common people.