Tehran celebrates ceasefire: relief, but deeply disappointed hopes

Tehran celebrates ceasefire: relief, but deeply disappointed hopes

Today, June 25, 2025, there is noticeable relief in Tehran about the temporary end to the fighting. But what does this ceasefire mean for the local people? On the one hand, there are positive voices, like that of Sudabeh, a retired teacher, who is happy to finally be able to sleep undisturbed again. For others, however, the recent attacks seem to be linked to a dashed hope for change. Jahangir, a 47-year-old real estate agent, sees the attacks as an opportunity for the fall of the Islamic regime, while the student Mina remains skeptical: “The economic consequences will plague us for a long time.”

The situation in the city is tense. Fearing further attacks, many Tehranians have left their homes and retreated to the north or to the borders. The shops were often empty, and water and power outages have now become the sad norm. After the ceasefire was announced, a state-organized celebration celebrating the armed forces took place, but people continue to return to the city while most government offices are closed. This reports Antenna Unna.

The context of the conflict

The conflict, which is in the context of the Middle East war, began on October 7th when the terrorist organization Hamas attacked Israel. This attack not only sparked the Middle East war, but also fueled social debate about the conflict. As Arab states show solidarity with Palestinian civilians, some countries are beginning to question normalization with Israel. Although the Iranian state welcomed the Hamas attack, it emphasized that it was not directly involved in the planning. But support for Hamas has been evident over the years, both financially and militarily, through local manufacturing facilities and weapons technology, as one might hastily assume.

In recent months, the United States, led by President Donald Trump, has negotiated a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Loud Daily Mirror The US special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, expressed optimistic approaches to a peace agreement. Talks about Iran's nuclear program, which Tehran claims for peaceful purposes, have been ongoing since April and are intended to bring about a diplomatic solution. Washington, on the other hand, fears that Iran could possibly develop nuclear weapons.

Between hope and disappointment

Despite the situation, there are mixed feelings among the Iranian population. As Katajun, another student, criticizes the Iranian opposition's poor performance abroad, people's fears and economic concerns are juxtaposed with hope that this ceasefire could bring fundamental change. Most simply want an end to the constant unrest and a return to normality, a challenge that lies ahead.

The latest developments make it clear how complex the situation is in Iran and the entire Middle East. While national pride is strengthened, the internal conflict between hope for change and the reality of life remains undiminished. The regions themselves face the challenge of finding a way to emerge from the shadow of military conflict, which is likely to become a central question for people in the near future.