"We Don't Trust the U.S.": Iranian Diplomats Claim US Aircraft Tried to Attack Them After Islamabad Summit

Members of Iran’s delegation to recent ceasefire talks with the United States claimed they faced security threats while traveling to and from negotiations in Islamabad, according to statements reported by regional media.

Mohammad Marandi, who accompanied the delegation, said the group was warned of a potential attack on its aircraft en route to Pakistan. He added that on the return trip to Tehran, the delegation altered its flight path after what he described as confirmation that it had been “under attack.”

The claims, reported by a Hezbollah-affiliated outlet, have not been independently verified.

Marandi also expressed deep mistrust of Washington following the collapse of the talks. “We don’t trust the United States,” he said, adding that Iran is continuing to prepare for a possible renewed conflict even as diplomatic efforts continue.

According to his remarks, Iran is bolstering its military capabilities while negotiations remain ongoing, signaling a dual-track approach of diplomacy alongside military readiness.

The comments come as mediators seek to revive negotiations after the latest round in Islamabad ended without agreement. Officials from multiple countries, including Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey, are reportedly working to bring both sides back to the table as early as this week.

US officials have said progress was made during the talks but emphasized that key issues remain unresolved, including Iran’s nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz. Washington has demanded that Iran relinquish enriched uranium and commit to halting nuclear weapons development, conditions Tehran has resisted.

US Vice President JD Vance said the talks stalled because the Iranian delegation lacked authority to finalize a deal, while President Donald Trump indicated that Iran had signaled interest in continuing negotiations.

Despite the diplomatic push, Marandi’s remarks suggest that tensions remain high, with both sides preparing for the possibility that negotiations could fail and hostilities could resume.