عراقجي: لا نثق بالأمريكيين وهذا هو العائق الأساسي في وجه أي من المساعي الدبلوماسية — Friday 15 May 2026Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi has stated that deep mistrust of the United States remains the primary barrier to any meaningful diplomatic progress on nuclear issues and regional security. Speaking in remarks carried by Al Jazeera, Araghchi emphasized that Washington’s history of abandoning agreements, most notably the 2015 nuclear deal, has left Tehran with little confidence that future talks could produce lasting results. His comments come amid renewed international efforts to revive negotiations, yet they underscore how personal and institutional skepticism continues to shape Tehran’s approach. From a regional standpoint, Araghchi’s position reflects broader frustrations felt across parts of the Middle East where American policy shifts have repeatedly disrupted local stability. Countries such as Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq have directly experienced the fallout of sanctions, shifting alliances, and military interventions that often follow changes in U.S. administrations. For many observers in Beirut and beyond, the Iranian official’s words highlight why indirect channels and European or Chinese mediation are increasingly viewed as more reliable than direct engagement with Washington. The statement also carries implications for ongoing proxy dynamics and energy security in the Gulf. With tensions still high over maritime routes and militia activities, sustained distrust between Iran and the United States risks prolonging economic pressures on populations already strained by inflation and currency volatility. Regional actors are therefore watching closely to see whether new diplomatic formats can overcome this fundamental obstacle or whether hard power calculations will continue to dominate.Watch the full video from Al Jazeera English below.