Iranians call themselves 'hostages' of regime, oppose any deal

Residents of Tehran have described themselves as "hostages of a cruel regime," telling Israel's N12 News that any potential deal with Iran would be a "betrayal." The citizens voiced deep dissatisfaction with the current government, citing increased security presence and harsh methods used by forces, particularly following recent tensions.

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Any deal with the ayatollahs is a betrayal of freedom. They do not attach any value to the people, and are not bound by any value or agreement.

One resident, Roshanek, noted the increasingly security-oriented atmosphere in Tehran, referencing the harsh security measures employed during a recent operation where individuals with anti-regime content on their phones were arrested. Activist Alireza Mashhad urged leaders like U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to continue opposing the Iranian regime, calling for its end.

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If power plants are attacked in the coming days, if the water supply is cut off, if the refineries are damaged, if we have no electricity, and the lives of millions of citizens become even more difficult than they are today - remember who brought us to this point.

Another resident, identified as "Omid," detailed the hardships faced by Iranians, attributing them to the regime's ideology and survival tactics. "This regime has sacrificed its own people for decades for its ideology and for its survival," Omid stated. "We are hostages of a cruel regime that destroyed our economy and robbed us of our future."

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This regime has sacrificed its own people for decades for its ideology and for its survival. We are hostages of a cruel regime that destroyed our economy and robbed us of our future.

Despite the widespread discontent, some residents expressed a desire for peace. "Yasmin" hoped for peace with Israel and for Iran to join the Abraham Accords, emphasizing that the issue lies with the government, not the Israeli people. She expressed a wish for a future where Iranians and Israelis could know each other without conflict.

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Our problem is not with the people in Israel. I hope that a day will come when Iranians and Israelis get to know each other not through war, military threats, or headlines.