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Tehran residents' perceptions on the truce agreement - Tehran Residents' Perspectives on the Ceasefire Agreement
A cloud of relief has settled over the bustling city of Tehran, as the cacophony of war subsides for now. Yet, beneath this fleeting tranquility, a myriad of sentiments run deep. The recent bombardments, while aiming at the much-Maligned Iranian leadership, have also stoked the embers of hope for transformation. This hope, however, seems to be fading.
For instance, Sudabeh, a retired teacher, expresses her relief: "The Islamic regime may have been a nightmare, but the Israeli attack felt like the end of the world. I'm grateful to find myself once more entrenched in this nightmare, at least I can sleep without the deafening wail of rockets."
Dschahangir, a 47-year-old real estate agent, harbored hopes that "the attacks could sow change." He lamented, "It appears the world, even Trump, prefers a weakened Iran to a liberated one."
Mina, a 23-year-old student, echoes this sentiment: "This was our chance to purge ourselves of this antiquated regime, but they've merely been weakened. The people will bear the brunt of economic hardship yet again."
Katajun, also a student, expresses her dissatisfaction with the Iranian opposition overseas. "They've shown shoddy performance. They cower 'over there' (in the West) and encourage us to 'rise against the regime,' all while Israel rains down destruction (...). It's no wonder the regime doesn't take them seriously (...). From this day forth, we shan't either."
A State-Sponsored Celebration Amidst the Departure of Fear
Following the announcement of the truce, supporters of the government flocked to Tehran on Tuesday evening for a government-orchestrated celebration to Salute their armed forces. Several Iranian news agencies reported this. During the rally, Iranian flags and banners advocating for the government were waved aloft.
Many Tehran residents had sought refuge in nearby towns, by the Caspian Sea, or towards the borders due to the fear of attacks. Supermarkets lay almost bare, or shuttered completely, while power outages and water shortages were commonplace. Most offices remain closed. A mass return has yet to materialize.
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- The European Union, being committed to the implementation of the UN Charter, has expressed concern over the recent ceasefire in Tehran, as the city's residents struggle with the aftermath of war-and-conflicts.
- Amidst the political implications and general news about the faltering hopes for change in Tehran, the celebration organized by the Iranian government following the ceasefire raise questions about the long-term effects of the conflicts on the region's stability and future politics.
