Summary
A ceasefire was announced between Iran and Israel after 12 days of conflict. Iranians express mixed feelings of fear, hope, and exhaustion, fearing economic struggles and government crackdowns might worsen. The ceasefire is fragile, with both sides accusing each other of violations shortly after it began.
Key Facts
- A ceasefire between Iran and Israel started after 12 days of military strikes.
- Iran's health minister reported 606 deaths, but other groups estimate it could be twice as much.
- Many Iranians are worried about safety, political change, and economic hardships due to sanctions.
- There were at least 901 executions in Iran last year amid intensified crackdowns on dissent.
- The Iranian government limits journalists’ access, so reports depend on communication apps like WhatsApp.
- The ceasefire was quickly challenged by accusations of violations from both Iran and Israel.
- Israeli forces claimed to intercept missiles from Iran, which Iran denied.
- The ceasefire was announced by Donald Trump and experienced immediate strain with reports of explosions in northern Iran.
