Iran's Pezeshkian stresses diplomacy, distrust of US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Monday that every rational and diplomatic path should be used to reduce tensions with the United States. However, he emphasized that vigilance and distrust in interactions with Washington were an 'undeniable necessity,' according to the state news agency IRNA. His comments reflect the deep-seated skepticism within Iran's leadership following recent U.S. actions, including the seizure of an Iranian tanker. The statement underscores the fragile state of U.S.-Iran relations, where diplomatic overtures are tempered by profound mutual suspicion.