U.S. intelligence agencies: Iran currently has no intention of engaging in substantive negotiations, believing that Trump lacks sincerity

ME News report: On April 2 (UTC+8), U.S. officials revealed that multiple U.S. intelligence agencies have recently assessed that the Iranian government is currently unwilling to engage in substantive negotiations to end the U.S.-Iran war. The officials said the assessment holds that the Iranian government believes it is in a strong position in the war and therefore does not need to give in to the United States’ diplomatic demands. They said that although Iran is willing to keep communication channels open, the country does not trust the United States and believes that President Trump is not genuinely acting in good faith with respect to the negotiations. In the past year, Trump has ordered attacks on Iran twice while talks were underway with Iran regarding the nuclear program. These assessments are consistent with recent statements by Iranian officials. U.S. and Iranian officials said the two countries are exchanging information through intermediary countries, and perhaps also through direct channels, but have not held negotiations on the conditions for a ceasefire or for ending the war. (Source: ODAILY)