IRAN. 2018. Mojgan, 61 and Feresteh, 65, housewives.

“We are sure Russia is trying to take over Iran. Throughout history they have attacked us and tried to destroy us. Our youths are all depressed and angry. If we don’t fix this now it will be too late. We didn’t protest but we are watching satellite television where they showed the protests.”

When protests broke out in dozens of cities in Iran recently, everybody had different opinions, but no one wanted to come in front of my camera. Afraid.