Why Many Iranians Reject Talks with the U.S.: A Matter of Broken Trust

Among many in Iran, the idea of negotiating with the United States is widely viewed as foolish or naive — not because of ideology alone, but due to a history of broken agreements and unfulfilled promises.

From the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal to decades of shifting foreign policy stances, many Iranians see repeated patterns of unreliability and pressure tactics rather than good-faith diplomacy.

This deep skepticism shapes public opinion and government policy alike, reinforcing the belief that lasting sovereignty and security must come from internal strength, not foreign negotiation.