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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Iranian public anxiety precedes US-Tehran negotiations amid war fears

Apr 10, 2026 05:15 AM CT Tehran, Iran diplomacy,US-Iran relations,public sentiment,escalation risk

Summary

Iranian civilians express significant fear and skepticism regarding upcoming negotiations between Washington and Tehran, driven by US rhetoric threatening 'a whole civilisation'. This domestic sentiment highlights the high stakes of potential diplomatic breakdowns and the risk of renewed military escalation between the US and Iran, a key dynamic in the broader regional conflict.

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Everyday Iranians are awaiting planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran with a mixture of scepticism and outright fear, caught between a government they say does not understand peace and an American president who has threatened to destroy “a whole civilisation”. Talks between the United...

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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Government faces domestic skepticism and public fear regarding peace negotiations.

United States NEUTRAL

President issued threats to destroy 'a whole civilisation', fueling Iranian anxiety.

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