Isfahan, April 12 -- In the wake of recent diplomatic friction, an academic expert has suggested that the current stalemate in dialogue with Washington was an anticipated outcome for Tehran. Mohsen Farkhani, an Assistant Professor at Isfahan University, noted that the Iranian leadership remained sceptical of American intentions throughout the mediation process.

Responding to the recent statement issued by US Vice President JD Vance regarding the stalling of talks, Farkhani argued that the lack of an agreement does not necessarily represent a setback for the Islamic Republic. "This is not bad news for Iran. We expected it. That's why I'm saying that we have entered these negotiations with deep distrust," he observed.

The academic further...