Trust Crisis Hampers US-Iran Talks, Leaving Mediators a Difficult Task, Expert Says

Negotiations between the United States and Iran continue to face a deep crisis of trust, according to Dr. Omar al-Bastanji, head of the Center for Political and Economic Research and an international relations expert.

Al-Bastanji identified that lack of trust as an obstacle to the negotiating process, underscoring the difficulty of moving talks forward while deep doubts persist between the two sides.

His assessment also pointed to the challenging role facing mediators as they seek to bridge the divide between Washington and Tehran.

The remarks focused on the barriers to diplomatic progress, without detailing specific proposals, a timetable for negotiations or any agreements reached.