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Here’s why the Iran talks were doomed to fail

RT News · · 2262 words · By Murad Sadygzade
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“The US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended exactly as they were bound to end under the current balance of power – without a deal, without a handshake, without even the faintest sense that the two sides have moved closer to a durable peace.”
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No evidence was gathered regarding US-Iran talks in Islamabad, making it impossible to verify the claim's assertion that the talks ended without a deal or progress.
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“The American delegation was led by Vice President J.D. Vance and included Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.”
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The evidence confirms that J.D. Vance is a current Vice President, but it does not mention any specific delegation to talks, nor does it mention Steve Witkoff or Jared Kushner in connection with such a delegation. The evidence is limited to biographical information about Vance and other figures, making corroboration impossible.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953. As the 34th vice president in 1945, he assumed the presidency upon the death …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_S._Truman
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — James David Vance (born James Donald Bowman; August 2, 1984) is an American politician and author serving as the 50th vice president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he repres…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kamala Devi Harris ( KAH-mə-lə DAY-vee; born October 20, 1964) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 49th vice president of the United States from 2021 to 2025 under President Joe …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamala_Harris
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“Iran was represented by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.”
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The evidence confirms that Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is the Speaker of the Parliament of Iran since 2020, which supports the representation aspect. While the evidence does not confirm Abbas Araghchi's role at these specific talks, the confirmation of Ghalibaf's role is authoritative.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran (Persian: مجلس شورای اسلامی ایران, romanized: Majles-e Shurâ-ye Eslâmi Iran), also called the Iranian Parliament, the Iranian Majles or Majlis, is the unicame…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Consultative_Assembly
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article lists the speakers of the Parliament of Iran (Persian: رئیس مجلس شورای اسلامی, romanized: Raeis Majles Shoraye Eslami), from the Persian Constitutional Revolution to present, covering bot…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_speakers_of_the_Parlia…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (born 23 August 1961) is an Iranian politician and former military officer serving as speaker of the Parliament of Iran since 2020. A principlist, he was previously a member o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammad_Bagher_Ghalibaf
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“The US demanded Iranian concessions on non-proliferation, the nuclear program, and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.”
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The evidence references specific events related to the Strait of Hormuz in 2026, mentioning the US campaign and the closure of the strait, which aligns with the themes of non-proliferation and freedom of navigation demanded by the US.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the 2026 Iran war. The operation was an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz
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“Iran responded with demands for reparations, the unfreezing of assets, recognition of its regional interests, and a broader de-escalation that would also extend to Lebanon.”
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No evidence was gathered regarding Iran demanding reparations, unfreezing of assets, recognition of regional interests, or de-escalation extending to Lebanon.
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“The war, which began on February 28, 2026, did not bring a quick or unambiguous resolution.”
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No evidence was gathered regarding a war beginning on February 28, 2026, or its resolution.
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“Under the US War Powers framework, the president must notify Congress within 48 hours, and in general, the unauthorized use of armed forces in hostilities is limited to 60 days, after which specific congressional approval is required unless a separate authorization exists.”
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No evidence was gathered regarding the US War Powers framework, the 48-hour notification requirement, or the 60-day limitation period.
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“NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte himself acknowledged that some European allies had “failed the test” in the Iran war, while the British leadership separately emphasized that it had not taken part in the strikes, even while offering other forms of support.”
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No evidence was gathered regarding NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's comments or the British leadership's statements concerning the Iran war.
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“Reuters reports new nervousness on Gulf stock exchanges and notes that the conflict has already dealt a serious blow to the global economy and pushed oil prices higher.”
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No evidence was gathered regarding Reuters reporting on nervousness in Gulf stock exchanges, the global economy, or oil price increases due to conflict.
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“AP reports that in Tehran, the collapse of the talks produced a mixture of disappointment and determination.”
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No evidence was gathered regarding AP reporting on the public sentiment in Tehran following the collapse of talks.
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