Pakistani Students Describe Chaos and Confusion Amidst Iran’s Unrest

Pakistani students returning from Iran recount experiences of being confined to their campus amidst the worst domestic unrest in Iran since 1979. With the death toll over 2,600, information was limited due to an internet blackout. Students shared their challenges contacting families, while expressing their safety concerns.

Pakistani students arriving home from Iran have provided harrowing accounts of turmoil, including hearing gunfire and stories of violence while confined to their campuses during widespread unrest. The skirmishes represent Iran's most significant domestic discord since the 1979 revolution, with over 2,600 fatalities reported by rights groups.

As protests intensified, Tehran moved to suppress the upheaval, simultaneously trying to fend off U.S. President Donald Trump's intervention threats. Affected students, like Shahanshah Abbas from Isfahan University, spoke of strict campus lockdowns and prohibitions on leaving dormitories. Despite restrictions, students learned of damaged mosques and banks in their vicinity.

Communication issues posed an additional challenge, with an ongoing internet blackout severing contact with families. Diplomatic channels became essential as students sought to reassure worried relatives. Reports from the ground paint a chaotic scene, highlighting the international concern over Iran's current state.

(With inputs from agencies.)