Lack of Guarantees and Trust Hinders US-Iran Deal, Expert Says

Negotiations between the United States and Iran through international mediators continue to face obstacles preventing a clear breakthrough, international relations expert Tarek El-Bardisi said.

El-Bardisi identified the absence of guarantees and a crisis of trust as key barriers to an agreement between Washington and Tehran.

His assessment highlights the difficulty of turning mediated talks into an understanding that both sides can rely on. The concerns he cited go beyond maintaining diplomatic contact to whether any potential commitments would be credible.

While the negotiations remain ongoing, El-Bardisi’s remarks point to unresolved questions over trust and assurances as central challenges to progress.