Key Points
- Iranian Speaker says Tehran entered talks with “good faith and will, but no trust in the opposing side”
- Credits Pakistan for facilitating negotiations and sends regards to its people
- Reaffirms national unity and support from Iranian public behind delegation
ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has issued a series of posts on X following Pakistan-facilitated US–Iran talks in Islamabad, striking a cautiously constructive tone while reiterating deep mistrust shaped by past experiences.
In his message, Ghalibaf said Iran approached the negotiations with the intent to engage, but remained sceptical due to previous encounters with the United States.
“Before the negotiations, I emphasised that we have the necessary good faith and will, but due to the experiences of the two previous wars, we have no trust in the opposing side,” he wrote.
Iranian delegation members had put forward forward-looking initiatives during the discussions, he said, rushing to add, “but the process did not succeed in building sufficient trust with the opposing side in this round, appearing hopeful for the continuation of diplomacy.
At the same time, the Iranian Speaker expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s diplomatic role in facilitating the engagement.
“I am also grateful for the efforts of our friendly and brotherly country, Pakistan, in facilitating the process of these negotiations, and I send my regards to the people of Pakistan,” he stated.
Ghalibaf also highlighted domestic backing for the Iranian delegation, saying the nation of 90 million people had shown unity and support ahead of the talks, which he described as a source of encouragement for the negotiating team.
He further referred to the delegation’s efforts during the process and reaffirmed that Iran’s position remains anchored in national interest and public mandate.
The statements in messages on X came after Pakistan played its rare facilitation role in hosting the US-Iran engagement in Islamabad, a process closely watched for its potential impact on regional stability and the global geopolitical scenario.
Analysts say Ghalibaf’s remarks reflect a dual message, acknowledging diplomatic engagement and Pakistan’s role, while maintaining firm reservations over trust deficits with Washington.
