Iran says mistrust of US remains despite ongoing talks

“Iran says mistrust of US remains despite ongoing talks Iran remains deeply distrustful of the United States despite ongoing negotiations, and no final understanding has yet been reached between the two sides, Tasnim News Agency reported, quoting a source. The source said exchanges through Pakistani mediators continue to be conducted with significant scepticism towards Washington and that disagreements remain over several provisions under discussion. “Even if an initial understanding is reached, it does not mean Iran has changed its view of America or that it trusts the current administration to fulfil its obligations,” the source said. “The Americans have a very bad record in negotiations, which reinforces and entrenches mistrust. Therefore, even if an understanding is reached, Iran will monitor US actions throughout the post‑agreement process. If America breaches its commitments at that stage, Iran will retain its leverage to respond.” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets Pakistan army chief Syed Asim Munir in Tehran, 23 May 2026 (Iranian Presidency/AFP)

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