‘Day 11 and I’m Still Alive’
As bombs fell over Tehran and smoke from burning oil reserves choked the city, one woman turned to TikTok to document what life looked like from inside the war. Posting under @sarasg2026, TikTok creator Sara in Tehran has been sharing video diaries of what she describes as her experience living through the conflict in Iran.
In one of her more widely circulated posts, labelled day 11, Sara opened with a line that immediately struck viewers:
“Hi friends, it’s day 11 of the imperialist war on Iran and I’m still alive.”
She went on to describe how, two nights earlier, several oil reserves across Tehran had reportedly been struck, leaving behind thick black smoke that made breathing difficult for residents.
According to Sara, the city was then met with an unexpected change in weather. Rain began falling that same night, followed by snow two days later. For a city preparing for the arrival of spring and Nowruz, the Persian New Year, she said the sudden cold felt deeply unusual.
Wrapped in layers against the cold, Sara described the snow as more than weather. To her, it felt like “a gift from above” — a sign of hope amid the destruction. She said it seemed as though the snow had come to clear the smog and remind people in Tehran that they would survive.
Bombs Heard from a Café on Day 30
By day 30, Sara’s videos took on an even more tense tone. In one clip, she was seated at a café with a friend, having coffee, when the sound of nearby explosions began to fill the air.
As the noises grew louder and seemed to move closer, Sara continued filming, her voice audibly nervous. In a moment of dark sarcasm, she and her friend remarked:
“Oh, they only bomb military sites, not civilians.”
The line quickly spread online, with many viewers pointing to it as a chilling reflection of how civilians experience war in real time. Rather than distant headlines, the bombs had become background noise to an ordinary outing.
Internet Access Sparks Online Questions
As Sara’s account gained traction, some online began questioning how she was still able to upload videos when reports suggested many people in Iran had limited or no internet access. Addressing the criticism directly, Sara posted a clarification.
She explained that she is a private citizen in Iran with access to a functioning VPN, and that friends outside the country have been helping her upload content. She also stressed that she is not affiliated with any government, organisation, or political entity.
According to her, others inside the country are also finding ways to share their experiences, even if they are not as visible online. Sara further shared that she is Canadian and holds a media studies degree, with a background in documentary work and community organising.
That, she said, is why she tells her story in English.
‘I Only Tell My Own Story’
In the same post, Sara made it clear that she does not claim to represent all Iranians. She wrote that Iran is a diverse country and that no one person can speak for everyone.
Instead, she said she is only documenting what she sees, feels, and believes to be true. She also urged followers to remain respectful, especially as civilians continue to live under the threat of bombardment.
Her closing message was simple: peace for all countries, and an end to war.
Watch her videos here:
@sarasg2026
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