Ali Reza

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Kim says it is always difficult to visit Iran, but the current situation makes things even more uncertain

"I'll probably never see my grandparents again. "

Kim, 27, is a British-Iranian living in the UK. Their parents came to the UK in her 20s, but she still has many relatives still live there.

The escalating tensions between Iran and the US were Kim is causing very much concern about your family.

With The American commander, General Qasem Soleimani , and Iran on a US military base - the relations between the Two Countries are on a Knife Edge .

Outside of the region, British Iranians are concerned about what is happening in a country that you as a home. Radio 1 news beat, find out what they feel about The Situation .

"is It close To My heart and I'm worried about The Family . We are all worried about you, your safety, your future," says Kim news beat.

"I don't think it is safe for any British dual-to-go national in Iran at the moment. I wouldn't feel comfortable if my parents went. "

Millions of people, Qasem Soleimani , have to mourn, a General in Iran "Really afraid"

Parsa Shahab is a British-Iranian finance student, grew up in Tehran, studying in the UK.

He agrees with Kim that the current situation is frightening for Iranians outside of Iran. Parsa says his sister was murdered in Iran, General Soleimani, and he said to her, you are back in the United Kingdom for your safety.

"Many of my friends at the University, had to go back to the plans in Iran, after the tests finished. But they cancelled, because they are too afraid of what will happen, and fears about air raids and attacks in Iran. "

He also says it would have an impact on the Iranian students, The Money from the home.

"the Iranian currency has been made. So, student, The Money of their parents are facing financial difficulties, because The Money is worth less. "

"there is a lot of uncertainty for those of us outside the country. "

Parsa thinks that any type could lead to larger conflict is a serious problem in Iran

Parsa, 21, remained in Iran until he was 16, return regularly to visit His Family . He says fought General Soleimani and Iranian troops, and the protection of Iran against terrorist attacks.

"So, when it comes to attacks, and we have weak boundaries, I Am terrified of. "

Kim, the blame for the decision of President Trump killing and General Soleimani for sparking more dangerous times in the region.

"I'm not a Soleimani sympathizers or supporters at all. But the law has made The World a much more dangerous place. So you have to also think about The Innocent people suffering the consequences of his careless actions. "

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said today, The General had "The Blood of British troops on his hands".

" It's too risky,'

responding To Iran, some of them, such as the 23-year-old Ali Reza shahrestani seat are concerned about the impact on the economy of the country.

Ali, the entrepreneur is the cooperation with companies in the United Kingdom and Iran.

"no one wants to invest in areas where there is war. It is too risky. So you need a backup option. And as anyone in the business, people are looking Elsewhere . "

Ali says, is the increased military tension have a large effect on investment and jobs.

He says, the creation in Iran of uncertainty.

"It happens a lot. sometimes 12 days in a row. So there are threats for the company, because you work with tech and there is such a reliance on The Internet today. "

"When people cease to invest in the country, jobs are in danger. "

Parsa agrees: "What will become of the many young Iranians who are educated, have startups and want to have a better relationship with The West ? With everything that is happening, you can't have that. You can not continue. "

discrimination

Kim says, as Iran in The West , particularly in a time of tension, that people sometimes in your a different.

"is It because of The Perception of the Middle East . People have joked before, 'oh, you must be a bomber', if you have found out, I Am in Iran. "

Ali has something similar in the economy

"I have problems in meetings with investors simply because I'm Iranian by blood. Although I have a British passport, I'm criticized because of my origin. "

now What?

Ali says that the current tensions between Iran and the United States have created unity among the Iranians.

"Even if the people against The Regime and did not know how, in General, if someone attacks us, everyone will be tried in Iran, to unite and come together. And you can see that on The Streets . "

He is not surprised over Iran's reaction, because "protect" Iranians.

Some commentators think Iran's retaliation could actually lead to a de-escalation of tensions.

And Parsa, Kim, Ali, and all want the same thing.

"We return to steps forward, before Trump was chosen, I hope we can. But it is easy to know so hard to what's going to happen," says Kim.

Parsa added: "Iran and the US had no rest for a long time. So assuming there is not any voltage is unrealistic.

"But I hope that we can see stability in The Relationship with the United States and Europe. That would be good for all. "

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