Civilians of Iran's capital, Tehran, spoke out after an Israeli airstrike destroyed a residential-commercial building, as part of a deadly 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel that has left a trail of destruction on both sides. The conflict ended in a ceasefire on Tuesday. Despite the truce, the damage to people's lives and feelings is clear everywhere on the streets of Tehran. One of the affected areas was a four-story building in the capital, hit during the height of the attacks. Local resident Mehdi, who works in the building, emphasized that it wasn't connected to Iran's military or government. "I don't know why Israel attacked here. This isn't a military facility. It's just a residential building. All the floors are either private homes or small office spaces," he said, noting that his company had just completed renovations two or three days before the strike. Masoumeh, another employee who works in the building, was not present during the strike but returned to find it in ruins. "I was born in the 1980s. If war happens, I will fight. I will stand in front of the enemy. Israel is a terrible country because they only care about killing and starting wars. Tell me which country has Iran ever attacked first?" she said. Many Iranians said the damage clearly contradicts Israel's claims that it was only targeting military infrastructure. Civilian homes, offices, and some neighborhoods were damaged or destroyed in attacks across the country. While the ceasefire offers a glimmer of hope, public confidence is low. Given Israel's track record of violating ceasefire agreements in Gaza and Lebanon, Iranian citizens remain deeply skeptical about the prospects for long-term peace. The Israel-Iran conflict began on June 13, when Israel launched airstrikes on multiple targets across Iran, including military and nuclear facilities. The attacks killed several senior commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians. They came just days before Iran and the United States were expected to resume indirect nuclear negotiations in Muscat, Oman, on June 15. In retaliation, Iran launched waves of missile and drone strikes on Israel, causing casualties and damage. The video shows: Tehran, Iran - June 27, 2025 1. Various of residential-commercial building destroyed in Israeli strike 2. SOUNDBITE (Farsi) Mehdi, local resident (full name not given): "I don't know why Israel attacked here. This isn't a military facility. It's just a residential building. All the floors are either private homes or small office spaces." 3. Various of building interior; mess of rubble, debris 4. SOUNDBITE (Farsi) Masoumeh, local resident (full name not given): "I was born in the 1980s. If war happens, I will fight. I will stand in front of the enemy. Israel is a terrible country because they only care about killing and starting wars. Tell me which country has Iran ever attacked first?" 5. Various of national flag of Iran; mess of rubble, debris [No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV]