A senior Iranian official told reporters Tuesday evening that it is 'completely clear' the United States will cause the negotiations to fail, according to Israeli media. The statement reflects growing Iranian pessimism as talks with Washington continue.
A senior Iranian official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told reporters Tuesday evening that it is 'completely clear' the United States will cause the negotiations to fail. The statement was reported by Israeli news outlet ynet.
The remark comes amid a prolonged and fragile diplomatic process between Washington and Tehran. As The Zioneer has reported, the talks have been punctuated by mutual recriminations and warnings. A senior Iranian official previously warned that any assassination on any front would immediately void any agreement. Another report indicated that Iran had conditioned the continuation of talks on a comprehensive ceasefire across all fronts, a demand relayed by a Hezbollah official to Reuters.
The latest assertion — that the US is expected to be the cause of failure — signals deepening Iranian skepticism about the Trump administration's commitment to the process. The negotiations, which have included discussions on a memorandum of understanding, have been described by Israeli officials as a 'historic mistake' and a 'bluff.' The official's name was not provided, and the timing of the statement suggests a deliberate effort to shape the narrative ahead of what may be a critical phase in the talks.
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