War helped 're-enliven' Iran's regime. Trump's truce may complicate that (opens original article in a new tab)

The US and Iran signed a peace agreement, but protests in Iran highlight ongoing anti-American sentiment and concerns that the deal may undermine the regime's control by shifting focus from internal issues.

• US and Iran signed an agreement to end their months-long war, but protests erupted in Iran against the deal.
• Iranian hardline factions view cooperation with the US as shameful, and anti-American propaganda remains widespread.
• Analysts suggest Iran's government uses the US as a distraction to suppress domestic opposition, and a peace deal could threaten the regime's control.