Iran's Distrust of US Persists Amid Diplomatic Efforts
Iranian officials remain skeptical of Washington's intentions, despite recent agreements and the release of frozen funds.
Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has stated that Tehran remains deeply distrustful of the United States, warning that even a formal agreement would not guarantee an end to hostile actions against the country Middle East Eye. This sentiment is echoed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who condemned the ongoing violence in Gaza and criticized the US for its role in the conflict Middle East Eye. Mamdani’s comments come as Iran prepares to access billions of dollars in frozen funds, a development that US President Donald Trump has framed as a means for Iranian assets to return through food purchases from the United States Middle East Eye. However, Oman’s foreign minister Badr Albusaidi has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to ensuring toll-free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, following discussions with senior Iranian officials Middle East Eye. Meanwhile, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has stated that the administration of the Strait of Hormuz will ‘never return to the pre-war situation’, describing the outcome of negotiations in Switzerland as a significant diplomatic achievement Middle East Eye.
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