'Like the sky was torn open': At Turkey border, Iranians recall terror in Tehran

Speaking to AFP at the Kapikoy crossing on the Turkish border, the 58-year-old Franco-Iranian, who lives in Paris, fled Tehran on the fifth day of an escalating war with Israel. As well as the ongoing bombardments, those fleeing the capital spoke of very limited internet access, problems withdrawing money after two major banks were hacked and food shortages. Standing with her was her 27-year-old daughter Lida Pourmomen. "It was really stressful because we didn't leave together and Tuesday night...