US 'failed to gain the trust' of Iranian officials in ceasefire talks: Parliament leader

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has delivered a stark assessment of the recent peace talks between Iran and the United States, which collapsed in Islamabad, Pakistan. In a statement, Ghalibaf accused US officials of failing to establish trust with their Iranian counterparts, citing past experiences as a major obstacle. The failed negotiations mark a significant setback for efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which was abandoned by the US in 2018. The collapse of talks raises concerns about the future of diplomacy between the two nations and the potential for increased tensions in the region.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of the Iranian parliament, said Sunday that U.S. officials “failed to gain the trust” of their Iranian counterparts after peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan collapsed. “Before the negotiations, I emphasized that we have the necessary good faith and will, but due to the experiences of the two previous wars, we...