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Many Iranians greeted news of a deal with the United States with a mix of relief and disbelief on Sunday, after months of uncertainty and anxiety over a war that repeatedly threatened to reignite despite a fragile ceasefire reached in April.
Interviews and social media discussions reflected a broad range of reactions to an agreement that could bring an end to a conflict that has killed thousands across the region and imposed heavy costs on millions more.
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• Roshnak, a Tehran resident who asked to be identified only by her first name, questioned the purpose of the war and said she was relieved it appeared to be over.
• Sara, a 54-year-old woman from Tehran, said she struggled to believe the news after hearing repeated claims that a deal was near, only to see fighting resume.
• Some Iranian opposition figures and members of the diaspora viewed the agreement as a setback to hopes that the war could lead to the fall of the Islamic Republic.
• Bahnam Amini, a monarchist activist based in Washington, sharply criticized President Donald Trump, accusing him of abandoning an opportunity to challenge the Iranian regime despite the human cost of the conflict.
• Inside Iran, the agreement sparked anger among a segment of hardliners who oppose any compromise with the United States or Israel.
• Demonstrators at gatherings in Tehran and other cities chanted slogans against Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, accusing them of making concessions.
• Hardline media outlets also attacked the agreement, portraying it as a surrender to Trump’s demands.
• President Masoud Pezeshkian responded by calling for national unity and stressing that key decisions regarding the agreement had been made in consultation with, and approved by, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.
What to watch
Public support for ending the war appears strong, but divisions over the agreement could become a major political challenge for Tehran. Much will depend on whether the deal is implemented smoothly or faces setbacks that revive public skepticism.
