Living in Tehran: After the 'end of the world,' return to 'nightmare'
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After many sleepless nights, there is widespread relief among residents in Tehran over the end to the fighting with Israel, even if it might only be temporary.
The thoughts of many people have also turned from the immediate danger of the Israeli attacks to the effect on Iran's much-criticized leadership, although any hopes for change appear to have been dashed.
"The Islamic regime was a nightmare, but the Israeli attack was the end of the world," says retired teacher Sudabeh. "I'm glad that at least I'm back in this nightmare and can sleep again without being woken up by rockets."
"This was the best chance for everyone to get rid of this outdated regime," says Mina, a 23-year-old student, "but they have only weakened it, and the people will suffer again from the economic consequences."
Katajun, also a student, expresses her disappointment with the Iranian opposition abroad, believing it has "performed weakly."
The opposition was calling on Iranians to "take to the streets and fight the regime while Israel bombs us ... No wonder the regime doesn't take them seriously - from now on, we won't take them seriously either."
Government supporters gathered on Tuesday evening after the ceasefire was announced in Tehran for a state-organized celebration to express their appreciation to the armed forces.
Iranian news agencies reported that Iranian national flags and banners with slogans expressing support for the political leadership in Tehran were waved during the demonstration.
Many Tehran residents had left the city out of fear of attacks, heading north to the Caspian Sea, to smaller towns in the countryside or towards the borders. Many supermarkets were almost empty, if not closed. There were water and power outages. Most government offices remain closed.