As Israeli bombs fell, musicians played on streets to help people feel 'a little calmer'

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/32192782

By MEE correspondent in Tehran
Published date: 24 June 2025 15:22 BST

"In the middle of an empty street in Tehran, a young man stood playing the violin. As fear of Israeli air strikes drove people indoors at nightfall, his music carried through the quiet neighbourhoods, offering residents a moment of solace and peace.

“I just wanted to remind my fellow citizens that the lovely sound of love and music is louder than the terrifying sound of bombs and explosions,” the musician, who didn’t want to share his name, told Middle East Eye.

“I’m not into politics at all, but I wanted to give love to the people around me and remind them that life is still going on.”"