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Tehran residents relieved but divided by Trump truce
April 8, 2026
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While some Iranians in the capital Tehran fear the ceasefire with the United States will lead to nothing, others declared victory and most breathed a sigh of relief after weeks of war.Everyone is at ease now, we are more relaxed, Sakineh Mohammadi, a 50-year-old housewife, told AFP, saying she was proud of her country.Just the day before, US President Donald Trump threatened to eradicate a whole civilization in Iran if its leaders did not heed his ultimatum to accept Washington's war demands.
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