Jerusalem Post / Middle East / Iran News Any deal with the ayatollahs is a betrayal of freedom," said one Tehran resident. "They do not attach any value to the people, and are not bound by any value or agreement."
Follow us on Google People cross the street past a large billboard showing portraits of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (L) and slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (R) in central Tehran on June 8, 2026. (photo credit: ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images ) By JERUSALEM POST STAFF JUNE 9, 2026 10:17 Residents of Tehran referred to themselves as "hostages of a cruel regime" in an interview with Israel's N12 News on Tuesday, calling any potential deal with Iran a "betrayal."
One Iranian spoke of the increased police and security presence in Tehran following a short period of strikes between Israel and Iran.
"The atmosphere is becoming more security-oriented again," said Tehran resident Roshanek, noting the harsh security methods used by the forces during Operation Roaring Lion , in which authorities would arrest those found to have anti-regime content on their phones.
Iranian anti-regime activist Alireza Mashhad called on US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to continue the fight against Iran, specifically asking Netanyahu to end the regime for good, calling such action "the right thing" to do.
Any deal with the ayatollahs is a betrayal of freedom," said Mashhad. "They do not attach any value to the people, and are not bound by any value or agreement."
A woman crosses a street in central Tehran on June 8, 2026; Illustrative. (credit: ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images) Another resident of Tehran , identified as "Omid," told N12 of the hardships he and his fellow Iranians endure due to the actions of the regime, emphasizing that only Mojtaba Khamenei's "cruel" government is to blame.
"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," said "Omid."
'Omid': Regime 'robbed us of our future'
"This regime has sacrificed its own people for decades for its ideology and for its survival," he added. "We are hostages of a cruel regime that destroyed our economy and robbed us of our future."
Another Tehran resident, identified as "Yasmin," said that she hopes for peace with Israel, telling N12 that she wishes Iran would join the Abraham Accords.
"Our problem is not with the people in Israel," she said. "I hope that a day will come when Iranians and Israelis get to know each other not through war, military threats, or headlines."
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The Times of IsraelIndependentRight4 days agoReza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's former Shah, warned against any diplomatic agreements with Iran that leave the Islamic Republic intact. He stated that engaging with the current regime would lead to failure and negative consequences. Pahlavi emphasized that the regime's conflict with Iranians persists and that it would not achieve true peace with the global community. His father, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, was deposed during the 1979 Islamic Revolution and later died in exile.
Bias read (Right): The article presents Reza Pahlavi's perspective, who is a prominent critic of the Iranian regime and advocates for change. The framing emphasizes his warnings against engagement with Iran, using strong language such as 'war against the Iranian people' and 'never truly make peace with the world.' The
i24NEWSIndependentCenter8 days agoIsraeli officials have indicated that an emerging deal with Iran could potentially strengthen the Iranian regime while limiting its actions against Hezbollah.
Bias read (Center): The article presents information from Israeli officials without overtly biased language or one-sided sourcing. It reports on potential implications of a deal without taking a clear stance or emphasizing one perspective over another.
The Jerusalem PostIndependentRight12 days agoResidents of Tehran described themselves as 'hostages of a cruel regime' in an interview with Israel's N12 News, expressing opposition to any potential deal with Iran. They criticized the Iranian government for not valuing its people or adhering to agreements. One resident mentioned increased security measures in Tehran after recent tensions between Israel and Iran. An anti-regime activist urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take stronger actions against Iran.
Bias read (Right): The article frames Iranian citizens as victims of a repressive regime and emphasizes opposition to any diplomatic engagement with Iran, using strong language like 'crucial regime' and 'betrayal.' It highlights calls for military action against Iran and quotes activists advocating for the removal of
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