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Iranians fear more sanctions, war risk

Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election drew mixed reactions among ordinary Iranians, with some fearing a heightened risk of war and economic hardship but others hoping his hardline stance might bring political change in Iran. “I am so...
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Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election drew mixed reactions among ordinary Iranians, with some fearing a heightened risk of war and economic hardship but others hoping his hardline stance might bring political change in Iran. - File photo
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Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election drew mixed reactions among ordinary Iranians, with some fearing a heightened risk of war and economic hardship but others hoping his hardline stance might bring political change in Iran.

“I am so glad Trump won. I hope he continues his maximum pressure on the Islamic Republic and that it leads to the collapse of this regime,” housewife Zohre, 42, said by phone from Tehran.

Some Iranians like retired teacher Hamidreza feared further economic pressure with Trump in the White House if he continues the same tough policy he adopted in his 2017-2021 first term.

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“I am disappointed Trump won. It means more economic pressure, the risk of a war with Israel,” said Hamidreza (66) of Rasht.

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