Washington’s Diplomatic Overtures Met with Tehran’s ‘Legitimate Mistrust’ Following Nuclear Aggression
Tehran - BORNA - While U.S. media outlets claim that the Donald Trump administration is seeking a new round of negotiations with Tehran, the shadow of Washington’s recent "betrayal of diplomacy"—which culminated in the 12-day war and illegal strikes on Iranian nuclear sites—has rendered any American overture deeply suspect.
The Washington Post, citing sources familiar with Trump’s thinking, claimed that although Iran remains at the top of his regional concerns, the administration has launched a fresh effort to probe the possibility of talks with Tehran. This follows a statement by Morgan Ortagus, a U.S. deputy special envoy, who claimed at a UN Security Council meeting last Tuesday that "Washington remains available for formal negotiations."
The Legacy of the 12-Day War and Broken Trust
However, these diplomatic claims are starkly contradicted by Washington’s recent track record. Tehran’s current stance is rooted in a completely legitimate mistrust of U.S. intentions. It is worth noting that in June 2024, while Iran was actively engaged in nuclear negotiations with the West and Washington, the United States coordinated with the Zionist regime to launch illegal and aggressive strikes against three of Iran's key nuclear facilities—Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan.
This act of aggression, which triggered the 12-day war, serves as a historical reminder of Washington’s willingness to sabotage the very diplomacy it claims to champion. For Tehran, the memory of U.S. missiles striking nuclear sites while diplomatic cables were still being exchanged remains a definitive proof of American duplicity.
Unrealistic Demands Amidst Regional Escalation
Compounding this mistrust is the repetition of maximalist and unrealistic demands. Despite claiming an "availability for talks," Ortagus reiterated Washington’s demand for "zero enrichment" in Iran—a pre-condition that ignores both Iran's sovereign rights and the realities of its peaceful nuclear program.
Analysts point out that the timing of these "leaks" to the Washington Post is particularly telling, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to visit the U.S. to coordinate further anti-Iran measures with Trump.
For the Islamic Republic, as emphasized by Foreign Ministry officials, any return to the negotiating table is predicated on a "rational equation" that respects Iran's national interests. The experiences of the past year have proven that Washington views "diplomacy" not as a path to peace, but as a tactical smokescreen for escalation and military adventurism. Until the U.S. addresses its history of betrayal and recognizes Iran’s legitimate rights, such media-driven overtures are seen in Tehran as nothing more than "hypocritical PR games."
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