Hours after a fragile truce halted near-six weeks of conflict, Iranians expressed profound relief mixed with deep anxiety about their future. The war's end brought immediate respite from airstrikes, but residents like Tehran's Iraj described a pervasive sense of limbo, fearing the conflict could reignite. Mohammad, another Tehran resident, voiced relief the war hadn't escalated further but expressed concern the authoritarian government would exploit the calm to crack down, potentially worsening the economic and cultural situation. Communicating under an internet shutdown, Iranians shared fears of skyrocketing prices and destroyed infrastructure, including homes, hospitals, and key companies that employed tens of thousands and fueled the domestic economy. Economic ruin loomed large, with Maryam, a bank employee, noting prices surged 40% for basic goods like canned food.