Iranian President Pezeshkian told Al Jazeera that Iran "no longer trusts" talks with the United States, saying Tehran is relying on third-party channels to communicate its positions. He identified Qatar and Pakistan as countries now relaying messages from Iran to Washington.
Speaking in the televised interview, Pezeshkian described a breakdown in direct confidence between Tehran and Washington, and portrayed the use of intermediaries as the current mechanism for passing diplomatic communications. He did not detail the specific content of the messages or the issues being conveyed.
By naming Qatar and Pakistan as relay points, Pezeshkian highlighted the regional and international role of states that maintain diplomatic contacts with both Tehran and Washington. Qatar and Pakistan have previously served as contacts for various diplomatic backchannels in the region.
The president's remarks underscore the fragile nature of Iran–U.S. relations and suggest a preference in Tehran for indirect engagement at present. The comments were made during an Al Jazeera interview and mark a public expression of distrust toward direct negotiations with Washington.