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Future of talks hinges on US confidence-building measures — Iranian parliament official

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The article reports on statements from Iranian officials regarding the conditions for resuming negotiations with the United States, emphasizing the need for confidence-building measures. It also provides a timeline of recent military operations, ceasefires, and diplomatic talks between the two nations.

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Claims checked 9
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What happened

Iranian Parliament National Security Committee Chairman Ebrahim Azizi said that the future of negotiations between Iran and the United States depends on whether Washington takes steps to build trust.

Why it matters

"At this stage, everything depends on whether the US takes confidence-building measures," he said, according to Iranian broadcaster Al Alam.

Common ground

"If such measures are taken by the US side and we see tangible results, this will provide the basis for further progress," Azizi added.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

The article reports on statements from Iranian officials regarding the conditions for resuming negotiations with the United States, emphasizing the need for confidence-building measures. It also provides a timeline of recent military operations, ceasefires, and diplomatic talks between the two nations.

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “On April 7, US President Donald Trump announced a 'double-sided' two-week ceasefire with Iran.”
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The claim is repeated multiple times via TASS cross-references, but TASS is a single organization. Wikipedia mentions negotiations starting April 12, 2025, but does not explicitly confirm a 'double-sided' ceasefire announced on April 7.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — From 13 to 15 May 2026, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, made a state visit to China. This visit was Trump's second state visit to China, and the first to occur during his second pres…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_state_visit_by_Donald_Tru…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from US president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader Al…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — During his second term as President of the United States, Donald Trump has made numerous false or misleading claims. The Associated Press fact-checked several of Trump's statements from his first week…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_or_misleading_statements…
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Claim 2: “On May 19, Trump said the US was ready to give diplomacy a chance, postponing military operations until the beginning of next week.”
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Multiple independent web search results (CNN and other news reports) confirm that on May 19, 2026, Trump postponed scheduled military attacks on Iran to pursue diplomacy.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 19, 2026 ... ... and could restrict access going forward, the official said. The UAE has also voiced opposition to additional US military operations and may ...
https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/19/politics/trump-iran-decision-…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 19, 2026 ... ... said, 'Sir, could you give us a couple of more days? ... Trump has repeatedly threatened further military action against Iran, only to delay ...
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/19/trump-iran-war-strike-postpo…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 19, 2026 ... By Natalie Brand. Updated 4:10 PM / May 18, 2026. Trump says U.S. "will NOT" follow through with "scheduled" military attack on Iran. President ...
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-trump-warning-…
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Claim 3: “Iranian Parliament National Security Committee Chairman Ebrahim Azizi said that the future of negotiations between Iran and the United States depends on whether Washington takes steps to build trust.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee, stated that future progress in talks depends on US confidence-building measures.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Twelve-Day War was an armed conflict between Iran and Israel which lasted from 13 to 24 June 2025. It began when Israel bombed military and nuclear facilities in Iran in a surprise attack, assassi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve-Day_War
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–2026 Iranian protests are a series of nationwide demonstrations against the government of Iran that began on 28 December 2025 amid a deepening economic crisis. The unrest followed a sharp dep…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iranian_protests
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, historically known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran
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Claim 4: “On April 11, the parties held several rounds of talks in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad.”
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The claim is corroborated by TASS and multiple independent web search results (including a Wikipedia entry for 'Islamabad Talks') confirming talks took place in Islamabad on April 11, 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Islamabad Talks, also known as the Islamabad Peace Talks, were held in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 11 and 12 April 2026. Aimed at stabilizing the 2026 Iran ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad_Talks
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web search NEUTRAL — May 5, 2026 ... Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that 21 hours of peace talks in Pakistan, between the United States and Iran had failed to produce an ...
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04/11/world/iran-war-trump…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 11, 2026 ... Peace talks between Iran and the US began in Islamabad this afternoon, with senior negotiators from both countries meeting face to face at the ...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/11/us-iran-talks-…
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Claim 5: “On May 23, the US leader stated that an agreement had been largely negotiated”
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The claim is only supported by TASS cross-references; no independent web or reference sources confirm the May 23 statement.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — On May 23, the US leader stated that an agreement had been largely negotiated
https://tass.com/economy/2136521
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cross reference SUPPORTS — On May 23, the US leader stated that an agreement had been largely negotiated
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cross reference SUPPORTS — On May 23, the US leader stated that an agreement had been largely negotiated.
https://tass.com/world/2135943
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Claim 6: “The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28.”
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TASS cross-references claim a military operation on February 28, but Wikipedia evidence describes a different operation ('Operation Midnight Hammer') occurring on June 22, 2025, as part of the Twelve-Day War, creating a contradiction in dates and context.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Iran–Israel conflict is a long-standing geopolitical and military confrontation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel, involving proxy hostilities since 1985 and direct clas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–Israel_conflict
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies. The conflict began when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting mili…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On June 22, 2025, the United States Air Force and Navy attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran as part of the Twelve-Day War, under the code name Operation Midnight Hammer. The Fordow Uranium Enrich…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_United_States_strikes_on_…
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Claim 7: “On April 21, the US president announced plans to extend the ceasefire with Iran.”
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The claim is repeated across multiple TASS cross-references, but there are no independent sources (web search or Wikipedia) to corroborate this specific announcement on April 21.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — On April 21, the US president announced plans to extend the ceasefire with Iran.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — On April 21, the US leader announced plans to extend the ceasefire with Iran.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — On April 21, the US leader announced plans to extend the ceasefire with Iran.
https://tass.com/world/2129289
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Claim 8: “Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee spokesman Ebrahim Rezai said a day earlier that Iran believes negotiations and agreements with the United States are possible only under the principle of 'action for action.'”
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While web search results confirm Ebrahim Rezaei is the spokesperson for the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, the specific 'action for action' quote is not explicitly corroborated across multiple independent sources in the provided evidence; only general statements by him are mentioned.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ebrahim Raisolsadati (14 December 1960 – 19 May 2024), better known as Ebrahim Raisi, was an Iranian cleric and politician who served as the eighth president of Iran from 2021 until his death in a hel…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebrahim_Raisi
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), also known domestically as Sepah or Pasdaran and internationally as Iranian Revolutionary Guards, is a multi-service primary force of the Iranian Armed Fo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Revolutionary_Guard_Co…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is an alphabetic list of notable people from Iran or its historical predecessors.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Iranians
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Claim 9: “he said the following day that the sides had not yet reached final agreements on several issues.”
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The web search results provided for this claim are generic definitions of the month of May and do not contain any information regarding statements made by the US President on May 24.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 1, 2026 · May, the fifth month of the Gregorian Calendar,arrives as spring reaches its peak and nature is in full bloom. May has 31 days and its arrival marks the beginning of longer, brighter day…
https://www.calendarr.com/united-states/the-meaning-of-may-e…
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web search NEUTRAL — May is a month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. Therefore, May in the Southern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of November in the Northern Hemisphere …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/May
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 23, 2026 · Explore the month of May with holidays, the Flower Moon, gardening advice, seasonal recipes, weather forecasts, birth symbols, and fun May traditions.
https://www.almanac.com/content/month-may-holidays-fun-facts…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.