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Iranian Sentiment Remains Pessimistic Ahead of Crucial Diplomatic Engagements

As Pakistani leaders describe the upcoming talks in Islamabad as a make-or-break moment, ordinary Iranians are characterized by a profound lack of faith in the US, according to Dr. Zohreh Kharazmi, associate professor at the University of Tehran’s Faculty of World Studies. Dr. Kharazmi expressed this sentiment to Al Jazeera, stating that Iranians are not buoyed by optimism due to the absence of trust in the US and its allies.

She highlighted a pattern in which previous negotiations with the US were exploited as a smokescreen for aggressive actions, pointing to the Trump administration’s contradictory stance on Iran’s 10-point proposal. Dr. Kharazmi noted that Iranians believe they possess a strategic advantage, citing Trump’s domestic and international desperation.

Regarding a potential Lebanon ceasefire as a precondition for talks, Dr. Kharazmi emphasized the US’s pivotal role in exerting pressure on Israel. She warned that Israel tends to undermine any opportunity for a ceasefire in the region.

Dr. Kharazmi also discussed Iran’s economic demands, including sanctions relief, the unfreezing of assets, reparations, and tolls on the Strait of Hormuz. She described these demands as logical and sophisticated, arguing that regaining control over the strait would unlock significant revenue and reconnect Iran to the global economy after years of economic isolation imposed by the US. Dr. Kharazmi further suggested that tolls in Hormuz would grant the Global South a more substantial share in the global economy.

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