Iran's foreign ministry said Monday that Tehran maintains a deep mistrust of the U.S. despite a framework to end the war.

This skepticism threatens the stability of a deal intended to resolve a conflict that has shaken the global economy and destabilized the Middle East. While the framework represents a diplomatic breakthrough, the persistent friction between the two nations suggests that implementation may face significant hurdles.

Esmaeil Baqaei, the spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry, addressed the issue during a weekly press briefing in Tehran. He said the current atmosphere of suspicion is not new. "Unfortunately, it must be acknowledged that Iran's deep mistrust of the United States stems from long history of wrongdoing by American leaders," Baqaei said [1].

Baqaei also said that Iran is currently reviewing a proposal from the U.S. concerning the conclusion of the conflict. He said that Tehran will not respond to "deadlines or ultimatums," and added that such demands "mean nothing" [2].

The conflict between the two nations had lasted more than three months [3] before the current framework was established. The deal is viewed by some observers as a major breakthrough in a war that set the region aflame [4].

Despite the agreement, the Iranian government continues to signal that its diplomatic engagement is tempered by historical grievances. The foreign ministry's insistence on ignoring U.S.-imposed timelines indicates a desire to maintain leverage during the finalization of the peace terms.

“"Iran's deep mistrust of the United States stems from long history of wrongdoing by American leaders."”

The tension between the announcement of a peace framework and Tehran's public expression of mistrust suggests a fragile peace. By explicitly rejecting U.S. deadlines, Iran is signaling that it will dictate the pace of its own compliance, which may lead to further diplomatic friction if the U.S. expects a rapid transition to a ceasefire.