Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the Islamic Republic does not trust the United States following multiple ceasefire violations, emphasizing that US officials must cease provocative rhetoric and actions if they seek to restore any level of trust with Tehran.
In a phone conversation with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday, President Pezeshkian reviewed the recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran’s vital and nuclear infrastructure, calling the attacks war crimes. He noted that Washington has repeatedly violated the ceasefire.
The president also briefed his Belarusian counterpart on the latest developments surrounding the ceasefire discussions between Iran and the United States, as well as the recent military actions by the United States and the Israeli regime.
He said that the strikes, resulting in casualties among senior Iranian officials, military commanders, and civilians, as well as damage to hospitals, schools, public facilities, and safeguarded peaceful nuclear sites, constituted clear violations of international law.
Expressing appreciation for Belarus’s position in condemning the aggressions and expressing solidarity with the Iranian people, President Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran has consistently prioritized diplomacy and dialogue as responsible tools for resolving disputes. However, he said that during the course of negotiations, the United States and the Israeli regime carried out two attacks against Iran, and the possibility of further incidents remains, leaving Tehran with complete distrust toward Washington.
The Iranian president also said that halting provocative statements and actions by US officials is essential for any meaningful confidence‑building and for demonstrating seriousness in negotiations aimed at ending the conflict and avoiding repetition of past patterns.
On Iran-Belarus ties, President Pezeshkian highlighted the importance of expanding political, economic, and cultural relations with Belarus, stating that Iran pursues an active and balanced engagement with countries that base their relations on mutual respect and shared interests. He noted significant potential for further developing bilateral cooperation.
For his part, President Lukashenko said Belarus views its relationship with Iran as strategic and expanding. Expressing concern over rising tensions in West Asia, he stressed that sustainable outcomes require mutual trust and dialogue.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and consultations across political and economic fields.