'We are exhausted' - how Iranians are feeling after fragile ceasefire

The war has stirred within Iranians a mix of fear, despair and - among some - flickers of hope.

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Speaking to the BBC from his home city of Tehran, he says: "I believe the whole war was orchestrated.

"Israel and the US came in and destroyed military and nuclear sites, Iran launched a few missiles, hit a US base, and both sides are satisfied," he says - but adds it is the Iranian people who are left to suffer.

Sirous is one of millions of Iranians whose emotions are conflicted since a ceasefire was announced between Iran and Israel.

It comes after 12 days of strikes between the two sides. Iran's health minister said on Tuesday that 606 people have been killed, although independent groups estimate the death toll to be twice this.