Iran Has Not Yet Decided Whether to Attend Second Round of U.S. Talks, Citing Deep Mistrust

Gate News message, April 20 — An Iranian official familiar with the first round of U.S.-Iran talks said that as of 3 p.m. local time on April 20, Iran has not yet decided whether to participate in the second round of negotiations. The official cited deep mistrust of the U.S. due to repeated changes in American statements and actions.

The situation has become further complicated by a U.S. attack on an Iranian commercial vessel on April 19, according to the official.