Distrust Is Main Obstacle to US-Iran Agreement, Expert Says

A lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle to reaching an agreement between the United States and Iran, according to international relations expert Tarek El-Bardisi.

El-Bardisi identified distrust between Washington and Tehran as the central challenge facing efforts to find common ground.

His assessment also highlighted the conditions for negotiations, placing the terms under which the two sides would engage among the key issues surrounding a possible deal.

Guarantees that commitments will be implemented were another concern he raised. His remarks pointed to the importance of confidence not only in reaching an agreement, but also in ensuring that its obligations are fulfilled.