‘It’s completely divided’: British Iranians torn over Middle East crisis

Negin Shiraghaei: ‘That divide we see in the general public in the UK, it exists in the Iranian community as well, maybe 10 times [more].’ Photograph: Martin Godwin/The Guardian

Iranians living in the UK have described deep divisions in the community since the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.

The deadly attack by Hamas in Israel on 7 October and the subsequent bombardment of Gaza have led to tense conversations among British Iranians, they say.