Iran Dismisses Quick U.S. Deal as 'Natural' Amid Deep Mistrust

A senior Iranian official has stated that reaching an agreement with the United States in a single meeting is "natural," citing deep historical mistrust. Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani made the comment following what were described as inconclusive talks between the two nations in Islamabad. He pointed to long-standing tensions since the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s and complex current issues in the Middle East as major barriers. The statement underscores the significant challenges in diplomacy between Tehran and Washington. Both sides have numerous unresolved conflicts across the region. Kanaani's remarks suggest that any potential progress will require extended, multi-meeting negotiations, not a quick breakthrough.