Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, spoke in a meeting with Qatar's foreign minister:
"We do not trust the Americans and they have repeatedly betrayed diplomacy and negotiations. If America starts evil against the Islamic Republic, we will bring
Assessment
Iran's top security official publicly declares zero trust in the United States, framing past diplomatic engagements as betrayals. The threat to retaliate against any American action signals Tehran's hardened posture as regional tensions persist. Watch for whether Qatar's mediation role can bridge this gap or if the rhetoric escalates into direct confrontation.