[Iran: Will Continue Negotiations Amid 'Strong Distrust of the U.S.'] BlockBeats News, May 21 – On the evening of May 20 local time, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei commented on the Iran-U.S. situation, the security of the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. pressure on Iran. He emphasized that Iran will continue negotiations amid a 'strong distrust of the U.S.' while firmly safeguarding national interests. Baghaei stated that Iran is currently exchanging information with the U.S. through intermediaries in Pakistan. Tehran's core demands include ending regional conflicts, unfreezing Iran's overseas assets, and halting acts of 'maritime piracy' targeting Iranian shipping. He noted that despite the negative track record of U.S. actions over the past year and a half, Iran is advancing the diplomatic process with a 'serious and goodwill' approach, though maintaining a 'strong and reasonable distrust' of the U.S. (CCTV News)