Ruth Sherlock
Stories
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Life under bombing in Tehran: The diary of an Iranian writer paints a vivid picture
In written messages and voice notes, one resident of Tehran gives a rare and intimate portrayal of life in the Iranian capital under constant bombardment.
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An Iranian doctor recounts treating wounds of war
An Iranian doctor who crossed into Turkey last week describes a harrowing journey to the border. She's been treating civilians wounded in the U.S. and Israeli bombardment of Tehran. Many of their injuries resulted from their homes being hit.
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How Iranians are responding to the war
Iranians are streaming across the border with Turkey, fleeing constant bombardment. But some are also going the other way -- returning to Iran out of worry for loved ones they can't otherwise reach.
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In one week, war has swept across the Middle East
One week into the U.S.–Israeli bombing campaign against Iran, the conflict is already spilling far beyond its original battlefield — with shockwaves reaching from Cyprus to Sri Lanka.
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US-Israel strikes continue as Iran war enters sixth day
Middle East war enters 6th day with Israel and the U.S. continuing to hit Iran as the conflict continues to spread across the region.
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Iranian civilians are now fleeing the relentless bombing for neighboring Turkey
As the U.S. military broadens its strikes in Iran, traumatized Iranians are reaching the border with Turkey.
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Fears begin to mount for Iranians held prisoner by the regime as war enters fifth day
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In the shadow of the Olympics, migrants search for a welcome in Milan
As Italy cracks down on migration, Milan takes a different path — offering shelter and integration to asylum seekers even as the central government tightens borders and funds deterrence abroad.
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Milan pushes back against the prime minister's immigration policies
In Milan, the site of the Winter Olympic Games, the mayor is taking steps to help migrants while the national governments seeks to discourage immigration.
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Trump doubles down on Iran threat — but also offers talks — as protest spreads
President Trump doubles down on Iran threats as protests become deadlier, but also offers talks.
