Iranian officials have told mediating countries they don't want to be "fooled again" by President Trump's push for peace talks, citing two previous instances where the U.S. authorized attacks while negotiations were underway. The U.S. is pushing for in-person talks as soon as Thursday in Islamabad, Pakistan, with Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey serving as mediators.
Iran's suspicion stems from Trump's track record of approving military action during diplomatic outreach. Israel attacked Iran with Trump's backing last June, just days before planned nuclear talks. Three weeks ago, the U.S. and Israel reached a tentative agreement in Geneva to continue discussions, only to launch attacks two days later.