Islamabad Talks: Iran Says US Understood Its Principles But Failed to Win Its Trust
ISLAMABAD — Iran’s chief negotiator and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Sunday that while the United States has come to understand Iran’s logic and core principles during talks held in Islamabad, Washington ultimately failed to gain Tehran’s trust during the negotiation process.In a statement released on social media following the conclusion of the talks…
ISLAMABAD — Iran’s chief negotiator and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Sunday that while the United States has come to understand Iran’s logic and core principles during talks held in Islamabad, Washington ultimately failed to gain Tehran’s trust during the negotiation process.
In a statement released on social media following the conclusion of the talks — facilitated by Pakistan — Qalibaf said Iran had entered negotiations in good faith, but cautioned that past experiences from two wars had left Iran with no confidence in the opposing side.
“America has understood Iran’s logic and principles,” Qalibaf wrote. “Now the time has come for them to decide whether they can earn our trust or not.”
The Iranian speaker thanked Pakistan for its efforts in facilitating the dialogue and underscored that Tehran views diplomacy as a parallel track alongside military readiness in defending Iranian rights. He expressed gratitude to the Iranian people — a nation of 90 million — including those who took to the streets at the Supreme Leader’s call, and pledged to continue consolidating the gains of Iran’s 40-day national defense.
The talks mark a rare direct engagement between Iranian and American officials, with Pakistan playing a key mediating role. However, Qalibaf’s statement suggests significant trust deficits remain between the two sides, leaving the outcome of the diplomatic process uncertain.
