People walk past an anti-USA and anti-Israel mural in Tehran, Iran, 08 April 2026. Iranians do not trust Trump, who in May 2018 during his first term withdrew the US from the 2015 agreement which saw Iran limit its nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief. However, the US, still under the first Trump administration, threatened to sanction any countries, firms and individuals breaking ranks. Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/APIn April 2025, the second Trump administration and Iran began fresh nuclear negotiations, with Oman as mediator. When no “help” turned up, Iranians became antagonistic towards Trump and sceptical of his promises.

Source: The Irish Times April 08, 2026 23:59 UTC