With war likely over, Iranian rulers must face demands of angry, embittered population

Hardliners feel vindicated after surviving the U.S. campaign and are pushing for a tougher stance and renewed rearmament.
Ordinary Iranians are desperate for economic relief and reconstruction after years of sanctions and war — failure to deliver could spark new protests.
The Revolutionary Guards have grown stronger, forcing Iran’s leadership to juggle hardliner demands with public expectations as any interim deal brings limited financial relief.