Iran's President Says Tehran No Longer Trusts Talks With US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran no longer trusts negotiations with the United States, according to multiple reports on September 26, 2026. Pezeshkian said trust must be restored before any meeting with US President Donald Trump, while also stating that Iran is ready for talks but rejects coercion and bullying. A deputy foreign minister echoed that Iran is open to dialogue but not surrender. The statements come amid ongoing strikes and sanctions.