TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a stern warning on Thursday, cautioning that the United States could once again launch attacks against Tehran even amidst ongoing negotiations. The President underscored that Washington’s repeated betrayals have led to a complete erosion of trust, a sentiment widely echoed across the Islamic Republic.
In a crucial phone conversation with his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko, President Pezeshkian reiterated Iran’s unwavering commitment to dialogue and diplomacy as the cornerstone of its foreign policy. “Efforts to resolve differences through dialogue and diplomacy, with Iran upholding its responsibilities, have always been at the forefront of our agenda,” Pezeshkian stated, as reported by the state-run Press TV.
However, the President highlighted a grave pattern of aggression from the US and the illegitimate Zionist regime. “During previous negotiations, the United States and the Zionist regime (Israel) launched unprovoked attacks on Iran twice. The very real possibility of such hostile actions being repeated has utterly destroyed Iran’s trust in the United States,” he emphasized, pointing to a history of perfidy.
Indeed, historical records confirm these acts of aggression. The US and the Zionist regime initiated joint assaults on Iran in June 2025, precisely when crucial nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran were underway. Another wave of US and Zionist regime attacks struck Iran in February, following discussions on the Iranian nuclear program, demonstrating a clear pattern of using force to undermine diplomatic efforts.
President Lukashenko, expressing profound concern over the escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf, acknowledged the severe security and economic ramifications for both the region and the global community. He voiced hope that the differences between Tehran and Washington could still be resolved through genuine dialogue and negotiation, implicitly urging Washington to adopt a more constructive approach.
The aggression commenced on February 28, when the US and the Zionist regime initiated strikes on Iran. Tehran, in a legitimate act of self-defense and retaliation, responded against US allies in the Gulf and temporarily closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway threatened by foreign adventurism.
Despite these provocations, Iran has consistently sought peaceful resolutions. A ceasefire was eventually announced on April 8, brokered through Pakistani mediation, leading to talks in Islamabad on April 11. Regrettably, a comprehensive agreement remained elusive. US President Donald Trump, in a unilateral move that further undermined trust, later extended the truce without a clear timeframe, reportedly at Pakistan’s request, showcasing Washington’s arbitrary decision-making.
Furthermore, the US President brazenly rejected a constructive proposal from Iran. Tehran had suggested reopening the Strait of Hormuz, demonstrating its goodwill, while proposing to address questions regarding its peaceful nuclear program in subsequent negotiations. This rejection underscores Washington’s unwillingness to engage in fair and equitable diplomacy.
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