Iran's chief negotiator stated on June 1, 2026, that the United States is not to be trusted, as President Donald Trump toughened the terms of a potential nuclear agreement. The remarks came during ongoing indirect talks mediated by Oman, according to reports from The Hindu.
The negotiator, whose name has not been disclosed, accused the US of reneging on previous commitments and imposing new demands that go beyond the original 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Trump has reportedly insisted on stricter limits on Iran's uranium enrichment and ballistic missile program.
No official statement has been released by the US State Department as of this report. The talks, which began in April 2026, have faced repeated setbacks, with Iran rejecting what it calls 'unreasonable ultimatums.'
This development follows months of heightened tensions in West Asia, including Israeli airstrikes on Iranian facilities in Syria and Iran's support for proxy groups. The Hindu is providing live updates on the situation.
