The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be holding after a rocky start, giving rise to cautious hope it could lead to a longer term peace agreement even as Tehran insisted it would not give up its nuclear program.

The fast-changing war between Israel and Iran, in which the U.S. recently inserted itself by targeting Iran’s nuclear sites, has caused a mix of emotions — including fear and uncertainty — among many in the Iranian diaspora in America and also showcased differences of opinion over the country’s future.