Iran Says Trust Deficit With U.S. Makes Peace Talks Difficult, Warns Negotiations Could Collapse

TEHRAN: Ibrahim Azizi, Chairman of Iran’s Parliamentary Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy, has said that Iran does not trust the United States and warned that peace negotiations could become impossible if the current U.S. approach continues.

In an interview with a U.S. media outlet, Azizi stated that Iran does not believe the U.S. president is acting in good faith. He said Iran views negotiations as part of a broader conflict rather than a purely diplomatic process.

However, he added that Iran would have no objection to talks if the United States demonstrates seriousness and adheres to agreed negotiation principles.

Azizi emphasized that one of the major obstacles in the talks is the lack of a credible and workable framework, pointing to the issue of Iran’s frozen assets as a clear example of unresolved disputes.

He further clarified that there are currently no negotiations taking place on uranium enrichment or nuclear-related matters at this stage.

Responding to questions about a possible peace agreement between Iran and the United States, Azizi said any progress depends entirely on the behavior of the other side. He warned that if the current approach continues, the outcome would be negative due to a lack of trust, making sustained negotiations impossible.

He added that Iran’s conditions must be met, and if progress is seen in national interests, economic issues, and regional matters such as Lebanon, talks could move forward. Otherwise, he said Iran would not retreat from its position regarding the “resistance front” and its allies.