Tehran Affirms Lack of Trust in Washington, Linking Negotiations to Readiness for Confrontation

High-ranking officials in the Iranian Parliament confirmed that Tehran had clearly informed the American side during recent negotiations of its complete lack of trust in the United States. Statements indicated that engaging in any negotiation track with Washington requires full readiness for military confrontation. They added that the US and its allies made strategic miscalculations during recent conflicts, believing they could swiftly force Tehran into submission, but ultimately failed to achieve those goals.