‘Goodwill, But No Trust’: Iran’s Flags US Distrust Ahead Of Talks In Islamabad

Last Updated:April 11, 2026, 07:43 IST

he warned that Tehran would rely on its own capabilities to secure its interests if Washington treats the negotiations as a “show” or a “deception operation.”

Underlining Tehran’s deep distrust of the United States, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf on Saturday said Iran has “goodwill but no trust" in Washington, as Iranian and US negotiating teams prepare to hold talks in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Upon arrival at Islamabad airport, Qalibaf, who is leading Iran’s delegation, spoke to the reporters, pointing out the past experiences with Washington. “Twice within less than a year, in the middle of negotiations, and despite the Iranian side’s good faith, they attacked us and committed numerous war crimes," he said.

“We have goodwill, but we do not have trust (in Americans)," he added.

Ghalibaf said Iran remains open to reaching an agreement, provided the United States recognises the rights of the Iranian people, signalling a conditional willingness to make progress in the talks.

However, he warned that Tehran would rely on its own capabilities to secure its interests if Washington treats the negotiations as a “show" or a “deception operation."

He also said Iran’s recent defensive and retaliatory actions during the conflict demonstrated the country’s readiness to protect its sovereignty and respond firmly to threats.

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