Analyst Alex Alfirraz Scheers says that while a resumption of US-Iran negotiations is possible, the core issue lies in the deep-seated distrust between the two sides. He stated, “I think these negotiations have yielded very little. To a large extent, they are almost symbolic; unless there is substantial progress in building trust and confidence, these negotiations are likely to end in failure in the current context.” Scheers points out that during the negotiations, the US and Israel have launched two attacks on Iran, causing widespread destruction. He says, “I think Iran’s hostility towards the US is deep-seated and largely justified.” “Therefore, the divisions within Iran ultimately boil down to this: whether the US is trustworthy and whether it can truly deliver on any promises it makes.”
