article_snippet.sent: (CNN)By the elation online and in the streets, you'd think Iran had just won the World Cup.
article_snippet.sent: Iranians erupted in celebration as young people waved flags from Iranians sunroofs, blasted music from stereos and chatted online with the hashtag #IranTalks.
article_snippet.sent: The excitement came after a breakthrough nuclear deal with the United States and other world powers that promises to end Iran's international isolation under years of crippling sanctions.
article_snippet.sent: It was a fitting double occasion: The agreement was struck on the final day of Persian New Year festivities, symbolizing a fresh start.
article_snippet.sent: Milad, a 20-year-old university student among the crowds, told CNN he was happy about the accord but wary about he own future.
article_snippet.sent: Another Tehran resident, Alireza, 37, said "Things can't get worse than "Things are so
article_snippet.sent: This is pretty historic and I pray that my children will be able to live in an Iran that can play nice with the international community.
article_snippet.sent: At home that evening, families watched as Iranian state television broadcast U.S. President Barack Obama's speech live, which came for many as a surprise.
article_snippet.sent: Some Iranians celebrated the moment by snapping selfies in front of the TV.
article_snippet.sent: received a hero's welcome as he arrived in Iran on a sunny Friday morning.
article_snippet.sent: Negar Mortazavi, an Iranian-American independent journalist, celebrated with Negar Mortazavi, an Iranian-American independent journalist friends in the United States by singing "Bayram Mubarak," a New Year song.
article_snippet.sent: Negar Mortazavi, an Iranian-American independent journalist closely followed the reaction from Iranians around the world and told CNN Negar Mortazavi, an Iranian-American independent journalist saw an "explosion" of joy when the historic deal was finally struck.
article_snippet.sent: " "After 35 years of animosity, U.S. and Iran diplomats shook hands and stood by each other in public... everything is just pushing this forward.
highlights_snippet.sent: Iranians celebrate deal online and in the streets .