As protests intensify in Iran and tensions rise between Tehran and Washington, members of North Carolina’s Iranian community navigate distance, limited communication, and uncertainty about what comes next. While many share deep ties to their homeland, perspectives within the diaspora often diverge from those inside Iran, particularly regarding the role of U.S. intervention.
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