‘Deep suspicion’ of US lingers as Iran ponders agreement to end war
Iran is grappling with deep-seated distrust towards the United States as it considers a potential agreement to end the ongoing conflict. Recent US military strikes have intensified skepticism among Iranian officials, who accuse Washington of violating a ceasefire. As negotiations continue, Iranian leaders emphasize the need to maintain their sovereignty and deterrence capabilities.
- ▪Iranian officials express deep suspicion towards the US amid ongoing negotiations.
- ▪Recent US strikes have been condemned by Iran as a violation of a ceasefire agreement.
- ▪The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps shot down a US drone in response to US military actions.
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News|US-Israel war on Iran‘Deep suspicion’ of US lingers as Iran ponders agreement to end warIranian officials said the latest US strikes only validated their scepticism and resolve to stand firm on demands.ListenListen (8 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoAn Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026, in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran [Majid Saeedi/Getty Images]By Maziar MotamediPublished On 27 May 202627 May 2026Tehran, Iran – “The fundamental principle is distrust towards America” – this is how senior lawmaker Abbas Moghtadaei described the situation to state television on Tuesday afternoon.It came after an Iranian delegation, led by Parliament…
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