Iran–US talks resume amid deep mistrust and cautious optimism
Iran and the US have resumed negotiations, but deep mistrust remains between the two sides. Tehran has warned that Washington must show goodwill if it wants progress in the talks. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stressed that the world is closely observing America’s approach during the discussions. Iran has entered the latest round of talks with caution. Past diplomatic efforts in 2025 and earlier this year ended poorly, leaving Tehran wary of further setbacks. Officials now insist on focusing only on ending the current conflict rather than tackling broader, unresolved issues.
Baghaei highlighted that Iran will not waste time on problems it considers too complex to solve. The country’s priority is a clear resolution to the immediate crisis. Tehran has also framed the conflict as a concern not just for the region but for the wider international community. The spokesman made it clear that Iran expects concrete steps from the US. Without a minimum level of goodwill, he warned, diplomacy will struggle to move forward.
The negotiations continue under a cloud of scepticism from Iran’s side. Tehran has set firm conditions, demanding visible commitment from Washington before deeper discussions can take place. The outcome of these talks will depend on whether the US meets Iran’s calls for trust-building measures.
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