WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Although tensions are mounting between Iran's president and hard-liners over their country's future after the nuclear deal with the U.S. and five other world powers, the majority of Iranians expect good things to come from the landmark agreement. More than two in three Iranians (68%) polled in September -- soon after the deal was reached -- think that Iran's leadership negotiated a good deal for their country.

The agreement, approved last month by Iran's highest legislative authority and sanctioned by its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, will ultimately give Iran relief from years of economic sanctions in exchange for limiting its nuclear activities. With most Iranians in late 2014 saying the sanctions were hurting their livelihoods, it is not surprising that many Iranians' personal hopes are pinned to the de