‘Everyone is angry for different reasons’: scepticism in Iran as peace deal nears

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As a peace deal nears between the US and Iran, skepticism prevails among Iranians due to water shortages caused by US strikes damaging drinking water facilities in southern Iran. The heavy heat and ongoing shortages exacerbate fears of war despite hopes for a diplomatic agreement.

Any sense of relief offset by doubts over durability of agreement and feelings of betrayal by Trump administration Middle East crisis – live updates In the rural town of Sirik, in southern Iran, temperatures over the past week have climbed to 45C (113F), and residents were still queueing to fill buckets of water days after US strikes reportedly damaged two drinking water facilities serving nearby villages. Amid water shortages and the looming fear of war came news of a possible deal between the US and Tehran. But for those struggling to pick up the pieces in the aftermath, the announcement brought little relief. Continue reading...