Many Iranians Remain Skeptical Despite U.S. Peace Deal as Questions Over Long-Term Stability Persist
By Shahnoor Saqib | SCN
The announcement of a preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran has raised hopes of ending months of conflict, but many Iranians remain unconvinced that lasting peace is finally within reach.
While officials in Washington, Tehran and Islamabad have hailed the framework agreement as a major breakthrough, skepticism remains widespread inside Iran. The deal calls for an end to hostilities, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the launch of further negotiations on sanctions, nuclear issues and regional security. However, many of the most difficult questions have been postponed to future talks.
Across Iran, citizens and political observers are questioning whether the agreement will deliver meaningful economic relief after months of war, sanctions pressure and economic uncertainty. Some fear that key promises, including sanctions relief and the release of frozen Iranian assets, could face delays or political obstacles.
Hardline political factions have also criticized the agreement, arguing that it does not provide enough guarantees for Iran and leaves too many issues unresolved. Critics say the framework lacks firm commitments on compensation, sanctions removal and Iran’s future role in the region.
Supporters of the agreement argue that the deal represents the first realistic opportunity in months to move away from military confrontation. They point to the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the reduction in regional tensions as evidence that diplomacy is producing results.
Analysts caution that the current memorandum is only a preliminary framework rather than a final peace settlement. The coming weeks are expected to focus on difficult negotiations involving Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief and regional security arrangements. Until those issues are resolved, many Iranians are likely to remain cautious about celebrating peace.
For now, the agreement offers hope, but for many people inside Iran, true peace will only be judged by what happens next rather than what has been signed today.