There are more than a half million people of Iranian ancestry living in the U.S.

We spoke with some of them to learn how they're feeling about the war and what might come next.

My name is Arasar Nassoni. I'm an American Iranian.

I moved to U.S. 14 years ago to pursue my PhD.

I grew up in Iran my entire life, but I did not see any future to stay and work there because the government, because of the government.

My name is Hamid Kashani. I came from Iran in 1973 following graduating from high school to attend higher educations in the United States.

I am Reza Abrahimi. I'm 37 years old. I came to United States on the age of 27 and 2015.

I'm a volunteer firefighter. I'm a member of the Shindler Union. I'm a U.S. citizen.

My name is Kosargo Hedy. I was born in 1979 at the height of revolution.

Parents were students here in the U.S. I was eight months when they decided to go back to Iran.

I grew up in Iran and in 2003 after graduating from undergrad,

I moved to the U.S. and ever since I've been living in the state of Maryland.

My name is Ali Tarok and I arrived here 13 years ago as a refugee to the U.S.

Refugee Mission Program from Iran.

My name is Betty Amin. I came to United States in 1982. I from Iran. My name is Betty Amami, and I came to United States in 1982.

I left Iran in 1978.

It is very difficult to watch, especially for us in the diaspora,

because we're not there, We're not in the forefront.

You know, we're praying that the men and women of Iran who are opposing this regime get their country back.

And at the same time, we just take it day by day and glue to the news channels and

social media outlets.

I woke up Saturday morning.

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