The war ends, but pressure mounts on the Iranian regime's authorities due to the economic crisis.

The war ends, but pressure grows on Iranian regime authorities due to the economic crisis (REUTERS) The agreement reached between Iran and the United States to end the war has opened a new stage for the Islamic Republic, marked by the pressure of a devastated economy, the expectations of a population exhausted by conflict, and the demands of the system's most radical sectors, which call for a harder stance against Washington. While the memorandum that both parties will sign this weekend in Switzerland seeks to consolidate the cessation of hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, leaders, analysts, and citizens agree that internal challenges could become the primary concern for Iranian authorities in the coming months. "The moment the war ends, and given that this provisional agreement is unstable, the real problems for the Iranian clerical class will begin," stated Hamidreza Azizi, a visiting researcher at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs in Berlin. According to Iranian officials consulted by Reuters, there is a strong social expectation that any financial relief derived from the agreement will translate into concrete improvements for the population. One official described citizens as "tired of war and economic hardships" and noted that the resources obtained would be allocated to reconstruction, the banking system, and economic support programs. The Iranian economy is undergoing a critical situation. Annual inflation, which hovered around 50% before the conflict, escalated to 77%, while reaching 130% for essential goods. Furthermore, the Government estimates that US and Israeli attacks caused damages of approximately $270 billion, affected nearly 3,000 industrial infrastructures, and led to the loss of at least two million jobs. According to Iranian officials consulted by Reuters, there is a strong social expectation that any financial relief derived from the agreement will translate into concrete improvements for the population (EFL). In the streets of Tehran, the announcement of the agreement was received with relief. In Enqelab Square, one of the capital's nerve centers, many citizens expressed hope that the understanding would allow for improved living conditions after 39 days of bombing and more than two months of uncertainty. "When I heard that Iran and the United States had agreed on a memorandum of understanding, I felt relief," said Mahmud, a 46-year-old supermarket cashier. "We are tired of the conflict and want to turn the page," he added. The worker explained that economic deterioration forced many families to reduce basic expenses. "We have stopped having coffee every day or buying non-essential foods," he recounted. Mahmud also expressed caution regarding the future of the agreement. "I believe that if sanctions are reduced,