There has been a night of jubilation in Tehran, as people celebrated news that Iran and
world powers had reached a framework nuclear deal paving the way for an end to years of crippling sanctions on the country.
For many of those singing, dancing and driving on the capital’s streets, there could be no better present to mark the end of the Persian New Year holiday.
“I hope everyone can live happily,” said Tehran resident, Riza.
“I hope the world can understand our country. We have no differences with other countries. We don’t seek terrorism. At last we deserve to live freely.”
In one video posted on Facebook, a group of women can be heard clapping and chanting “Thank you, Rouhani.” in praise of President Hassan Rouhani.
The tentative deal on curbing Iran’s nuclear programme amid fears the aim has been to build a bomb – something Tehran denies – follows 12 years of brinkmanship, threat and confrontation. But many details must still be worked out to finalise it.
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