TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Months of fighting, followed by weeks of an uneasy ceasefire. <\/p>\n
And now, pen to paper between the U.S. and Iran to chart a path for a potential peace agreement. <\/p>\n
It\u2019s all been a lot to follow for Iranian transplants in America, including those living in Tallahassee, many of whom came to the capital city to study at Florida State University. <\/p>\n
Behrouz Esfahani was formerly a postdoctoral researcher at FSU. The Tallahassee resident first spoke to WCTV in January<\/a> as explosive protests in his home country led to the deaths and arrests of thousands. <\/p>\n Esfahani, like most transplants in the U.S., is eager to see meaningful regime change in Iran. <\/p>\n When war broke out, he knew it could lead to heartbreak and disaster. But he said there was also hope that it could lead to change. <\/p>\n Today, he said his guess is as good as anyone\u2019s. <\/p>\n More Tallahassee News<\/p>\n \u201cNobody knows if it is, you know, for sure ended or if it is going to be, you know, renewed in some case,\u201d he said Friday. <\/p>\n Esfahani wants to see peace in his home nation. But he wants to see a real change at the top, too. <\/p>\n In the little communication he has had with friends and family back home, he hears the same concerns. <\/p>\n \u201cHow are you going to have a peace deal with the people who were, you know, behaving like this for many years,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n The kind of peace deal they want to see? <\/p>\n \u201cA peace deal that is a real peace deal and can change the government\u2019s behavior and actually, you know, a long-term thing, which is good for people as well,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n Esfahnai is out of work, hoping his application with U.S. customs officials goes through in the near future. <\/p>\n In the meantime, he sits and waits stateside, as the 60-day clock for the two countries to reach a lasting peace begins to tick.<\/p>\n To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Nextdoor<\/a> <\/a>and X<\/a> (Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n Have a news tip or see an error? Write to us here<\/a>. Please include the article\u2019s headline in your message.<\/p>\n Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 WCTV. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n