A British teacher living in Kuwait has described the terror of being stranded as war rages between Iran and its adversaries, with fears that the conflict could escalate further. The teacher, who wished to remain anonymous, said she has been unable to leave Kuwait due to flight cancellations and border closures, leaving her trapped in a region under threat from missile strikes and airstrikes.
Speaking from her apartment in Kuwait City, she recounted the panic and sleeplessness that have gripped residents as explosions rock nearby Iran. 'I can hear the bombs from here, and it feels like the whole world is on fire,' she said. 'I am terrified for my safety and for the people of Iran, who are caught between their own regime and foreign attacks.'
The teacher, who has lived in Kuwait for five years, said she has been in constant contact with friends and colleagues in Tehran, who describe scenes of chaos and destruction. 'They tell me the strikes are getting worse, and the internet blackout makes it impossible to know what is happening. I fear for their lives every minute.'
She added that the conflict has left her feeling helpless and isolated, with no clear path to safety. 'I don't know when I can go home, or if I will even have a home to return to. All I can do is wait and hope for peace.'
