Iranian official cautions against talks, accuses US of deception

Iranian official cautions against talks, accuses US of deception A senior Iranian lawmaker warned officials to “think wisely” before entering talks with the United States, citing past instances where negotiations coincided with military action, Fars news reported. Esmaeil Kowsari, a member of parliament’s national security committee and a major general in the military, said Washington could not be trusted. “This is not the first time they have lied about negotiations,” Kowsari said, adding: “Trump, Netanyahu and their ilk are inherently liars.