'Omid': The stuffed bear named Hope that became the defining symbol of the Israel-Iran war
A small brown bear called Omid, a word meaning hope, is being handed to frightened children in shelters across Iran and has become a symbol of the Israel-Iran war.
A small brown bear called Omid has become an unexpected symbol of the Israel-Iran war, as frightened children in shelters across Iran cling to the toys for comfort.
Omid means hope in Farsi. The bears began with one teacher handing toys to terrified children, and soon factories and donors were sending thousands more to shelters.
Therapists say children who had fallen silent are whispering to their bears again, finding words where fear had taken them away.
In the middle of war, hope now fits in small hands.
Reporting based on coverage from BBC News.