But almost as soon as the news began to spread, relief gave way to a more familiar feeling—uncertainty over whether a ceasefire would hold, whether the economy could recover, and whether the war had ultimately strengthened the government's hand at home.
“The problem is, I don't know how long this will last. America and Israel attacked both times while there were negotiations going on,” the Tehrani woman adds.
“I’m happy but also very worried,” says Sahand, a professor in his 40s. “I wouldn't be surprised if [President Donald Trump] attacks the day after the November elections in the U.S.”
“Even before the war, the economy was already in a bad situation,” says Hesam, a 63-year-old civil engineer. “Now, I think we're going to end up in the [record books] as the worst economy possible.”
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“I really believe that the government is out of funds. Wage increases, bonuses, contract renewals, have all been either delayed or severely limited in state institutions,” says Sahand.
The worst part for Ali is that, unlike other Persian Gulf states that also suffered heavy damage to their industries in retaliatory strikes by the Revolutionary Guards, Iran will face an uphill battle to gather financing and purchase machinery and equipment to rebuild the plants wrecked by the bombs.
A shift in public sentiment
The Islamic Republic has long been quick to blame the United States and Israel for any setback Iran experiences. But what is different this time is that many Iranians may now agree.
Others now specifically blame Trump for their country’s economic woes. “Believe me, some people are already even going hungry,” says Hesam, “and it's all the fault of that stupid blond realtor.”
Neda, an activist in her 40s who has been imprisoned in the past for criticizing the regime, has noticed a palpable shift.
The war’s most lasting damage may not be the destruction it left behind, but a loss of hope, Neda believes.
“The regime will never back down against the demands of the people now that it believes it has won against two of the strongest militaries in the world,” she says, adding that, for the foreseeable future at least: “There’s no inclination or potential left among the majority of the people to protest against the regime anymore.”
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