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Iran’s foreign ministry said on Monday that Tehran still holds “deep mistrust” of the United States despite an agreed framework aimed at ending the war.

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“Unfortunately, it must be acknowledged that Iran’s deep mistrust of the United States stems from long history of wrongdoing by American leaders,” said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei in a weekly press briefing.

“The United States still has a long way to go before it can earn the trust of the Iranian people,” he noted, adding that the framework was “merely a step toward reducing tensions and end a war” which broke out late February.

US committed to compensations, releasing frozen funds

Baqaei said that the United States had committed to releasing Iran’s frozen funds abroad and compensating it for damages during the war under a framework deal.

“The release of the frozen Iranian assets as well as the reparations for damages are two essential points. The American side has committed to taking measures in both areas,” Baqaei said.

Maritime service fees will be charged in Hormuz

The foreign ministry also said the country would charge maritime service fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, rather than imposing tolls, under a framework deal with the US.

“We have always maintained that we do not seek to collect transit tolls, but fees for navigation services, environmental protection, ship insurance and other necessary services will be charged,” according to Baqaei

He also said that the US must ensure that Israel commits to stopping the war in Lebanon under a framework deal to end the Middle East war.

“The United States must honor its commitments. It must ensure that the Zionist regime also respects its own regarding Lebanon,” Baqaei said, adding that Tehran “neither trusts Israel nor the United States.”

He also noted that Iran would seek ratification from the UN Security Council after it negotiates a final agreement covering its nuclear program with the United States.

“The final agreement is expected to be endorsed by a United Nations Security Council resolution after a period of 60 days,” he said, adding that Tehran “will learn from past experience.”

With AFP

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