Iran Lost Trust in US as Negotiation Partner, President Peseschkian Says

Iranian President Masoud Peseschkian stated in an interview with Al Jazeera that Iran has lost trust in the United States as a negotiation partner, despite Qatar and Pakistan continuing to serve as intermediaries between Washington and Tehran. Peseschkian cited attacks and sanctions that followed previous negotiations as the reason for this loss of confidence. He explained that current talks are based on a short-lived memorandum of understanding signed in June, which later became invalid due to disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz. The president emphasized that resolving the crisis surrounding the Strait is possible only through negotiations, not force, and that regional security should be achieved through cooperation, asserting that Iran does not require a "regional policeman." Peseschkian also declared Iran's resilience against attacks from the US and Israel, stating, "We have stood in the face of US and Israeli attacks and will continue to stand firm." Additionally, he denied any Iranian involvement in the renewed hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels in Yemen.