Despite a desire for a diplomatic exit from conflict, deep mistrust between Iran and the US hinders progress in Middle East negotiations. Experts highlight contradictions and the difficulty of finding a credible agreement, with both nations appearing to seek an end to confrontation.

Rouzbeh Parsi, Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Lund University, is FRANCE 24’s guest to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East. Iran and the United States are both seeking a possible diplomatic way out of the conflict, but uncertainty remains high amid conflicting signals from both sides. Parsi highlights the contradictions in the current negotiations and the difficulty in finding a credible agreement, particularly as mistrust continues to dominate relations. While the risk of escalation i...