According to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, Ejei said Iranian distrust of Washington has been shaped by decades of past events and policies that continue to influence public opinion and state decision-making.

“Distrust toward the United States is not an emotional response,” he said. “It is based on historical facts and previous experiences.”

The chief justice also referred to last year’s conflict, which Iranian officials describe as the “12-Day War,” saying the events further reinforced Tehran’s long-standing concerns about American intentions and regional policies.

In a strongly worded statement, Ejei claimed that Iran had succeeded in “neutralizing enemy leadership” and “cutting off the hands of aggressors,” reflecting the Iranian government s position on recent regional confrontations.

His remarks come at a time of continued tension across the Middle East, where diplomatic efforts are unfolding alongside persistent security concerns involving Iran, Israel and the United States.

Meanwhile, Iranian state media reported that a suspected spy had been arrested during an intelligence operation in the Pishva district near Tehran.

Authorities have not released detailed information about the suspect, but the arrest comes as Iran intensifies counterintelligence and internal security measures amid heightened regional instability.

The latest developments underline the deep trust deficit that continues to shape relations between Tehran and Washington, even as diplomatic channels remain active. Analysts say that while both sides may explore dialogue, decades of suspicion remain one of the biggest obstacles to any lasting breakthrough.