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‘It’s not peace – it’s a pause’: Iranians sceptical ceasefire will hold

An Iranian man walks past a bakery in Tehran's Enghelab (Revolution) Square on June 24, 2025, following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a phased 24-hour ceasefire process, which began early in the morning [Atta Kenare/AFP]

In the Iranian capital Tehran, after a night of heavy bombardment and then the beginning of a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran following nearly two weeks of intense air strikes, confusion, uncertainty and distrust have gripped households.

Some families displaced during the conflict rushed home; others have been more cautious.

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