United States and Iran Sign Agreement to End War

The United States and Iran officially signed an agreement in June 2026 to end a months-long war. The truce followed threats from President Donald Trump to resume bombing campaigns if a peace deal was not reached. While the agreement provided relief to global economies, it triggered immediate domestic instability within Iran.

Hardline supporters of the Iranian regime mobilized protests in Tehran and other cities, targeting the country's lead negotiators, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Protesters characterized the deal as a shameful capitulation.

This internal backlash follows a period of severe social unrest in Iran, including a brutal crackdown earlier in the year that killed over 6,400 people and ongoing economic pressure from skyrocketing inflation. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force is suspected of operating social media channels that disseminated videos of the anti-agreement protesters.