Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed skepticism about meeting with US President Donald Trump, citing a lack of trust between the two countries. In an interview with CBS News, Pezeshkian said that Iran and the US have a history of mistrust, making it challenging for him to meet with Trump. He pointed to several instances where the US had attacked Iran during negotiations.
Pezeshkian's comments come after Trump expressed openness to meeting with Iranian officials in New York this week. However, Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran would need to know what the US wants to discuss before any meeting. He also stated that Iran would be willing to commit to any agreement if the US accepts Tehran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was announced by Iranian Foreign Minister during a meeting of the UN General Assembly in New York. The plan involves resuming talks with the US as a first step towards a final nuclear agreement. However, the US has not yet responded to the Iranian proposal.
Trump has been considering a decision on whether to reach an agreement with Iran or take a tougher stance. During his address to the UN General Assembly, Trump said he would make a decision on the matter before the US midterm elections. Pezeshkian expressed doubts about the possibility of an agreement, citing the US's history of imposing sanctions and threatening Iran.
The Iranian president highlighted the difficulties in building trust with the US, given the current tensions between the two countries. He noted that the US has been imposing daily sanctions on Iran, threatening the country, and failing to honor its commitments.
Despite the challenges, Pezeshkian said that Iran is willing to engage in negotiations with the US. However, he emphasized that Tehran would need to see concrete actions from Washington before any agreement can be reached. The US and Iran have a long history of diplomatic tensions, which have made it difficult to achieve a lasting agreement.
The skepticism expressed by Pezeshkian reflects the deep-seated mistrust between Iran and the US. The two countries have been at odds over Iran's nuclear program, US sanctions, and regional influence. A meeting between Trump and Pezeshkian would require significant progress on these issues to be successful.
Key points
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian cites lack of trust between Iran and US as reason for skepticism over meeting with Trump.
- Iran proposes reopening Strait of Hormuz and resuming talks with US as first step towards final nuclear agreement.
- US President Donald Trump expresses openness to meeting with Iranian officials, but no agreement has been reached.
