Iranian President Mohammad Pezeshkian told Al Jazeera that Tehran “no longer trusts talks with Washington,” adding that Qatar and Pakistan are currently acting as intermediaries to convey Tehran’s messages to the United States.
In the interview, Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran’s confidence in direct diplomatic engagement with the U.S. has eroded, prompting the reliance on regional partners to keep communication channels open.
The president said Qatar and Pakistan are “relaying Tehran’s messages” to Washington, indicating that Tehran is using these countries as conduits for its diplomatic outreach amid strained bilateral relations.
U.S.–Iran relations have long been marked by mistrust and limited direct contact, leading Tehran to seek alternative pathways for dialogue through neighboring states and allies.
Pezeshkian’s remarks underscore a growing skepticism in Tehran about the prospects of renewed negotiations with the United States, though no specific proposals or timelines were disclosed.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
