From the New York Times, I'm Michael Barbaro.
This is The Daily.
On Sunday, the United States and Israel pounded Iran with missiles for a second straight day,
destroying more and more power centers of the regime,
and according to rights groups, bringing the civilian death toll there to well over 100.
Meanwhile, Iran unleashed a wave of retaliatory attacks that proved deadly.
Three US troops were killed in action, becoming the first Americans to die in the war.
As one nation we grieve for the true American patriots
who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.
But increasingly, all eyes were on the Iranian government
and the millions of citizens who have long opposed it.
And the looming question became whether a weakened Islamic Republic
could actually be toppled by its own people.
Today, my colleague Farnaz Fassihi brings us the view of this pivotal moment from inside Iran.
It's Monday, March 2nd.
Farnaz, thank you for making time for us on a Sunday.
Really appreciate it.
Thank you for having me, Michael.
So, Farnaz, for the people of Iran, and for the massive diaspora of Iranians
who live outside of the country, including you,