The whole of Iran has welcome the lifting of sanctions. Local media reported the move with headlines like: "From today, no more sanctions", as well as "Iran has entered a new era." Many locals said it is a good sign, and critical for the country's economic development.
"I'm really very happy now. When I walk on the streets today, I see that everywhere I go this is the hot topic. Everyone is happy. At least a negative burden has been removed," said Mohesen Sadeghi, Tehran resident.
"It is a great victory for the nation of Iran. From the point of view that once more they succeeded in proving themselves in the international scene," another resident said.
Tehran resident Mehdi Asghari said:" It creates a sense of happiness, provided that, it would be really practical, and not repeated after a shortwhile under other excuses. New pressures would not be exerted on Iran."
"We hope things will get better, and there's more active trade. People can move freely and make money," said Hossein Darvishi, Iranian Trader.