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War-weary Iranians see glimmers of relief as Trump deal takes shape

Washington Post World Saturday 20 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Susannah George 1 min read
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In Iran, a war-weary population met with cautious relief the news of diplomatic progress between their government and the Trump administration as an initial agreement took shape. Democracy Dies in Darkness War-weary Iranians see glimmers of relief as Trump deal takes shape As details emerged of an initial agreement between Washington and Tehran, Iranians voiced muted hopes for peace and prosperity.

In Iran, a war-weary population met with cautious relief the news of diplomatic progress between their government and the Trump administration as an initial agreement took shape. Democracy Dies in Darkness War-weary Iranians see glimmers of relief as Trump deal takes shape As details emerged of an initial agreement between Washington and Tehran, Iranians voiced muted hopes for peace and prosperity.
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