Iranian officials say they are still studying new proposals from the United States as diplomatic contacts continue. A response from Tehran is expected in the coming days. Despite these discussions, Iran remains highly distrustful of the US. Iranian leaders argue that previous negotiations and diplomatic efforts have failed to create lasting confidence between the two countries. As a result, they believe that promises of goodwill from Washington are not enough to convince them that US intentions have changed. For many in Tehran, the current situation feels familiar. They see ongoing talks as a repeat of past diplomatic efforts that ultimately did not resolve key disagreements. Because of this history, Iranian officials say they are approaching the latest proposals with caution. At the same time, Iran does not appear to believe that the region is immediately heading toward a full-scale war. However, officials stress that they are prepared for any possible escalation involving the United States and its allies. Iranian leaders warn that tensions across the Middle East remain extremely high and that a larger conflict could break out with little warning. They argue that the possibility of a regional confrontation is always present and that military preparedness remains necessary. The situation highlights the deep lack of trust that continues to shape relations between Washington and Tehran. Even as negotiations continue and both sides exchange proposals, Iran's leadership says that rebuilding confidence will require much more than statements of goodwill. For now, diplomacy remains active, but mutual suspicion continues to be one of the biggest obstacles to any lasting agreement between the two countries.