Bishkiyan Rejects Washington Trust
The interview with Iranian President Masoud Beshzkian addressed Iran's lack of trust in direct negotiations with the United States, citing past experiences that led to renewed sanctions and attacks following negotiation rounds. He affirmed that Iran continues dialogue through intermediaries such as Qatar and Pakistan aiming to reach a framework of understanding to end the war, while rejecting direct negotiations due to the absence of trust. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, he clarified that Iran was not the party that closed the passage, and that solutions should come through dialogue and regional cooperation, respecting the commercial corridor and preventing its use for arms transfer. He also emphasized Iran's desire to restore its previous commitments in the nuclear agreement and criticized American sanctions, which Tehran considers economic terrorism. Concerning the Yemeni crisis, Beshzkian denied Iran's involvement in the fighting there, calling for dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen to resolve the disagreements, and expressed Iran’s readiness to assist. He noted Iran’s efforts to strengthen cooperation with Muslim countries and stated that Iran does not interfere in Lebanon or Palestine, highlighting that despite sanctions, the country faces accumulated economic challenges and is working to overcome them. On the political front, he confirmed coordination among Iran’s various institutions, with support from China and Russia, emphasizing that Iran’s international relations are evolving through expanded cooperation with these countries. He discussed relations with Iraq and the history of confrontation with the U.S., pointing out that the Iran-Iraq war did not begin at Iran’s behest and noting that U.S. and Arab support for Iraq was significant during the conflict. Beshzkian concluded his criticism of the international community and the United Nations amid accusations against the U.S. and Israel for human rights violations in conflict zones, expressing hope for improved relations with the Syrian government based on principles of Islam and justice.
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