Iran Demands U.S. ‘Trust Rebuild’ Before Nuclear Talks, Masking a Strategic Stalemate

As Tehran announces readiness to engage in nuclear negotiations with the United States—on its own stringent terms—it becomes clear that America faces another test of patience against a regime adept at leveraging diplomacy as a tool for delay and deception. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi explicitly demands that Washington "rebuild trust" before talks can proceed, yet this appeal raises critical questions: How can trust be established when Iran continues aggressive provocations? And what does this mean for American security and influence in the Middle East?Is Iran Using Talks to Buy Time While Advancing Nuclear Ambitions?The timing is no accident. Iran...