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‘Freedom,’ Iranians chant after nuclear deal

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‘Freedom,’ Iranians chant after nuclear deal

Hundreds of Iranians poured onto streets of Tehran on Tuesday night.
“Freedom!” they chanted with their fists in the air.
Residents of all ages turned up in Vanak Square and other pockets of the Iranian capital. They gathered outdoors with friends and family after the beginning of Iftar, the daily breaking of the Ramadan fast.
Vahidreza Haqparast, 38, remained skeptical about the agreement, which limits Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for easing economic sanctions. For more than a decade, he said, Iranian leaders told the public that the international restrictions facing their country “meant nothing” and were worth “less than shredded paper.” Now, he said, the leadership has changed its tune.
“Have I been told lies for the past 12 years?” he asked.  “I never cared about nuclear energy, but was told that we gave so much for this.”
Haqparast said he expected problems to persist in Iran because of “mismanagement and corruption.” 



Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2015