TEHRAN — U.S. strikes damaged two drinking water facilities that served villages near Sirik in southern Iran. This event occurred as the U.S. and Iran have moved closer to formally signing a peace agreement.

Following the strikes, residents in Sirik queued to collect water. The local water supply in Sirik was restored after 12 hours, but it remained insufficient for household drinking and hygiene needs. In a separate incident, a U.S. airstrike killed 120 children at a school in Minab.

Nahid, a homemaker and sewer worker, expressed concerns about the peace deal. "I fear the uncertainty surrounding [the peace deal]." Nahid said. She added, "My four-year-old woke up crying from dehydration and pain between her legs caused by chafing and the lack of water for basic hygiene."

Alborz, a 36-year-old writer living in Tehran, described the peace agreement as fragile and uncertain. "Yesterday, I woke my wife up to tell her that an agreement had been reached – and with very small amounts of concessions." Alborz said. He also stated, "Everyone is talking about how Trump is just buying time until the end of the World Cup."

Mina, a screenwriter based in Tehran, offered her perspective on public sentiment regarding the potential agreement. "The mullahs have told their followers to chant ‘Death to America’ for decades now, so any deal with the enemy weakens their standing among the followers." Mina said. She also commented on previous administrations. "Even though [Barack] Obama wasn’t on the side of the Iranian people and chose to deal with the ayatollahs, at least he acted like a true politician rather than a businessman." She said.