Middle East: Deep mistrust clouds US-Iran negotiations

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Middle East: Deep mistrust clouds US-Iran negotiations Middle East

Issued on: 25/05/2026 - 14:19Modified: 25/05/2026 - 14:21

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Rouzbeh Parsi, Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Lund University, is FRANCE 24’s guest to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East. Iran and the United States are both seeking a possible diplomatic way out of the conflict, but uncertainty remains high amid conflicting signals from both sides. Parsi highlights the contradictions in the current negotiations and the difficulty in finding a credible agreement, particularly as mistrust continues to dominate relations. While the risk of escalation into a wider war remains, both Washington and Tehran appear to be looking for an exit strategy from prolonged confrontation.

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• Middle East
• Iran

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