Iranians weigh peace talks amid a protracted war
Iranians are divided over any deal that could end the war: some officials call talks fake while others say progress exists; many ordinary Iranians want the fighting to stop but fear a ceasefire that leaves the Islamic Republic in power and could lead to harsher domestic suppression; with internet restrictions limiting information, people rely on risky channels to learn what’s happening; meanwhile the US says talks are advancing as Iran's leadership remains steadfast and the fighting continues.