Thousands of Iranians took to the streets of Tehran early Wednesday morning to celebrate the announcement of a ceasefire. Crowds waved Iranian flags, chanted anti‑US and anti‑Israel slogans, and burned the flags of those countries. Some participants carried pictures of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and his late father, former leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

According to Reuters, several people at the scene expressed skepticism about the United States’ intentions. One woman said Washington had repeatedly shown its true face and might use the ceasefire to regain strength, while another questioned why Iran would declare a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In recent weeks, Iran’s top leadership had publicly voiced distrust toward the US, citing previous attacks during negotiation periods.

The reports from CNN and Al Jazeera indicate that the ceasefire announcement has sparked both public celebration and debate over Iran’s strategic decisions and the reliability of its adversaries.