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Iran FM Blames US Trust Gap, Calls on China

5/16/2026

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  • Iran’s foreign minister said the U.S. trust deficit blocks peace talks and urged Chinese help.
  • At BRICS summit in New Delhi, he met officials to discuss restarting U.S.–Iran talks, but no deal.
  • He said the enriched uranium stockpile is toughest issue and Russia’s offer to take it is not being pursued.
  • A Chinese firm reported its vessel Hui Chuan was taken into Iranian waters for inspection and the crew was unharmed.