As Pakistani leaders characterize the upcoming talks in Islamabad as a make-or-break moment, ordinary Iranians are exhibiting a profound lack of faith in the United States, according to Dr. Zohreh Kharazmi, a respected associate professor at the University of Tehran’s Faculty of World Studies.
Dr. Kharazmi, speaking with Al Jazeera, emphasized that Iranians are not holding out much hope for the negotiations due to a pervasive sense of distrust. They perceive the US and its allies as unreliable partners in any potential agreements.
Dr. Kharazmi drew attention to a recurring pattern in which past negotiations with the US were exploited as a smokescreen for aggressive actions, citing the Trump administration’s contradictory stance on Iran’s 10-point proposal as a prime example. The proposal was initially accepted, only to be subsequently disregarded.
At the same time, Dr. Kharazmi noted that Iranians believe they possess a significant advantage in the negotiations. They are well aware of the domestic and international pressures faced by the Trump administration, which they believe has left it vulnerable.
Regarding a potential Lebanon ceasefire as a precondition for talks, Dr. Kharazmi was unequivocal: the US holds the key to exerting influence or pressure on Israel. She warned that Israel has a history of sabotaging any opportunities for a ceasefire in the region.
Dr. Kharazmi described Iran’s economic demands – including sanctions relief, the unfreezing of assets, reparations, and tolls on the Strait of Hormuz – as logical and sophisticated. She argued that regaining control over the strait would unlock significant revenue streams and reconnect Iran to the global economy, which has been severely impacted by US economic sanctions and terrorism. The introduction of tolls in Hormuz would also grant the Global South a more substantial share in the global economy, according to Dr. Kharazmi.
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