Six months after the United States and Israel began their war against Iran with missiles and bombs, many Iranians who initially viewed the destruction as a possible opening for a better future have become increasingly desperate. The conflict has worsened an already failing economy, while skepticism about President Trump’s motives and doubts that Iran’s government will collapse have grown. Negar, a 35-year-old lawyer, said she felt anxiety and worry when the war began but no grief, reflecting a hope shared by some other Iranians. That optimism has largely faded. Views remain divided: some Iranians support the system, while others oppose both the government and the idea that military force could remove it. Across those positions, many now say they are focused primarily on enduring the economic crisis.