Iranian President Pezeshkian Claims Country No Longer Trusts Talks With Washington

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on September 26, 2026, in Tehran, that Iran no longer trusts negotiations with the United States. He cited recent attacks and sanctions as the reasons for this loss of trust. Pezeshkian also claimed that Qatar and Pakistan are relaying Tehran's messages to the US, a claim supported by Al Jazeera. RIA Novosti reported the same statement, emphasizing the context of attacks and sanctions. The divergence in sources highlights the complexity of the situation, with Tehran accusing intermediaries of undermining direct communication with Washington.