Iranian Americans in SoCal watch Iran protests with a mix of hope and ‘visceral dread’
Tabby Refael’s messages to Iran are going unanswered. For weeks, she has called, texted and sent voice memos to loved ones in Tehran, where massive crowds have demanded the overthrow of the country’s authoritarian government. Are you OK? Refael — a West Los Angeles-based writer and Iranian refugee — has texted, over and over. Do…