Protest erupts in Iran against Araghchi over prospective US peace deal

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Protests have erupted in Iran following discussions of a peace deal with the United States. Demonstrators in Mashhad and Tehran are voicing strong opposition to top diplomat Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Hardline figures argue the proposed agreement compromises Iran's interests and its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz.