Austin — The turmoil abroad with the Israeli conflict, Iran affects some people in the center of Texas with relations with Iran. The conflict, while thousands of miles, strikes near the house to Bigga Afkami.
AFKAMI lived in the United States for 48 years. He built a life here with his family.
“I was born in Iran. I was very lucky. I had great teenage years, and the economy was prosperous,” Afekhami said. “Then I moved to the United States in 77 to go to school. After I finished my education, I raised my family.”
The two countries have a special place in his heart.
“Iran is a beautiful country. Wonderful people, and the United States is my home now.”
Bejan Fakami
While watching the situation reveals, Afkami said that the entry with the family was logged in Iran.
“The Internet has decreased,” said Afkami. “They really have [a] Difficulty communicating. There is no electricity in some parts of the country. There is no water. “
KXan conducted an interview with AFKAMI on Friday, which was a week in strikes between Israel and Iran. At that time, President Donald Trump was still considering an American military strike on Iranian nuclear sites.
“He takes all the right steps. He was well aware. He was patient,” said Effikami. “He is trying to avoid a war that may expand.”
During the weekend, the United States launched missiles at Iranian nuclear sites. On Monday, the ceasefire deal was reached between Israel and Iran. President Trump coordinated the deal.
We asked AFKAMI if he felt the same way to the president’s response. AFKAMI said he is doing. In the end, he hopes that there will be a possibility to change in the current Iran system.
“The Iranian people were struggling to obtain democracy for more than 100 years,” said Effikami.