Iran Says It 'Deeply Mistrusts' US, Cites 'Long History Of Wrongdoing By Americans'

Published 15 June 2026 · us

Iran Says It 'Deeply Mistrusts' US, Cites 'Long History Of Wrongdoing By Americans' Published By, Last Updated: June 15, 2026, 19:05 IST Iran says new

Iran Says It 'Deeply Mistrusts' US, Cites 'Long History Of Wrongdoing By Americans' Published By, Last Updated: June 15, 2026, 19:05 IST Iran says new framework to de-escalate tensions is only a first step, demands US guarantees on Israel and release of frozen assets. Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and US President Donald Trump. (File Image) Despite agreeing to a framework aimed at ending months of conflict, Iran signalled that significant distrust toward the United States remains. Speaking at a weekly press briefing on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran’s scepticism was rooted in what he described as a long history of American actions against Iran. “Unfortunately, it must be acknowledged that Iran’s deep mistrust of the United States stems from long history of wrongdoing by American leaders," Baqaei said, AFP reported.

He stressed that the newly agreed framework should be viewed only as an initial step toward de-escalation rather than a sign of restored confidence between the two countries. “The United States still has a long way to go before it can earn the trust of the Iranian people," he noted, adding that the framework was “merely a step toward reducing tensions and end a war" that erupted in late February. Tehran Seeks Guarantees On Israel Baqaei also said Tehran expects Washington to ensure that Israel adheres to commitments under the proposed arrangement. “The United States must honour its commitments. It must ensure that the Zionist regime also respects its own regarding Lebanon," said Baqaei, adding that Tehran “neither trusts Israel nor the United States". The spokesperson further claimed that the agreement includes provisions related to Iranian assets frozen abroad and compensation for losses incurred during the conflict.

“The release of the frozen Iranian assets as well as the reparations for damages are two essential points. The American side has committed to taking measures in both areas," he said. Nuclear Disputes Still Unresolved The comments came after the United States and Iran reached a preliminary agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend a fragile ceasefire. The accord, expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on June 19, also establishes a 60-day negotiation period covering Iran’s nuclear programme and stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Despite the progress, key disagreements remain unresolved, including Tehran’s insistence on retaining its enriched uranium reserves, an issue that could complicate efforts to reach a comprehensive settlement. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Manisha Roy Manisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com's general desk.