Fear, anxiety grip Iranians ahead of US talks: ‘I’m scared of war starting again’
South China Morning Post • 4/10/2026
Summary
Everyday Iranians are experiencing fear and anxiety ahead of planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran, expressing skepticism about their government's understanding of peace and concerns over threats from the American president. Talks between the United States and Iran, hosted by Pakistan, were uncertain as of Friday, but if they proceed, they could change the current temporary ceasefire in the US-Israeli campaign against the Islamic Republic.
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