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Inconsistencies in US position biggest hurdle in negotiations — Araghchi

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that contradictory signals from the United States are hindering diplomatic negotiations. The article also notes a rejected US proposal regarding Iran's nuclear facilities and uranium enrichment.

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The main difficulty in negotiations with the United States on resolving the conflict is the contradictory messages coming from Washington, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated.

Why it matters

"They will not be able to achieve their goals through military means, but if the path of diplomacy is chosen, the situation will be different.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that contradictory signals from the United States are hindering diplomatic negotiations. The article also notes a rejected US proposal regarding Iran's nuclear facilities and uranium enrichment.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 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 May 10, Iran delivered its response to US proposals on resolving the Persian Gulf conflict to Pakistan”
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Multiple independent sources (TASS, NPR, Al Jazeera) confirm that Iran delivered its response to US proposals via Pakistan on or around May 10.
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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 — 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 — The Gulf of Oman or Sea of Oman, also known as Gulf of Makran or Sea of Makran, is a gulf in the Indian Ocean that connects the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz, which then runs to the Persian Gu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_of_Oman
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Claim 2: “US President Donald Trump later called Tehran’s response unacceptable”
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Four independent news organizations (RT News, The Guardian, TASS, Flipboard) all report that President Donald Trump called Iran's response 'totally unacceptable'.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — US President Donald Trump has called Iran’s response to Washington’s latest proposal for ending the war “totally unacceptable,”
https://www.rt.com/news/639845-trump-iran-totally-unacceptab…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — US president calls Iranian response ‘totally unacceptable’
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/11/middle-ea…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — US President Donald Trump called Iran's response to the US proposal to resolve the conflict unacceptable.
https://tass.com/world/2129351
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Claim 3: “Abbas Araghchi gave a commentary to the Indian television channel Doordarshan”
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The provided evidence confirms Araghchi's role and that he provided updates on 'Muscat talks', but there is no mention of a commentary given specifically to the Indian television channel Doordarshan.
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web search NEUTRAL — Abbas Araghchi is an Iranian diplomat and politician who has served as the foreign minister of Iran since August 2024.Araghchi earned a bachelor's degree in Iran in international relations from the Sc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbas_Araghchi
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web search NEUTRAL — According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Araghchi provided updates on the Muscat talks, describing them as a constructive beginning.The ministers of Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia acknowledged the signi…
https://staging-en.almayadeen.net/news/politics/iranian-fore…
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web search NEUTRAL — Foreign Minister, Islamic Republic of Iran • Telegram: https://t.co/SvqW58m8er • Instagram: @araghchi...
https://twitter.com/araghchi
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Claim 4: “Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the main difficulty in negotiations with the United States on resolving the conflict is the contradictory messages coming from Washington”
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While evidence confirms Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister and that he has discussed messages exchanged with the US via intermediaries, none of the provided sources contain the specific quote or statement regarding 'contradictory messages from Washington' being the 'main difficulty'.
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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 — Abbas Araghchi (born 5 December 1962) is an Iranian diplomat and politician who has served as the foreign minister of Iran since August 2024. Araghchi served for nine years with the Islamic Revoluti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbas_Araghchi
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The minister of foreign affairs of Iran (Persian: وزیر امور خارجه ایران, romanized: Vazir Amor Kharjeh Iran) is the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran and a member of the Cabinet. The off…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minister_of_Foreign_Affairs_(I…
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Claim 5: “The newspaper added that Iran was willing to suspend uranium enrichment, but not for 20 years like the United States is stipulating”
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Web search results indicate that the WSJ reported on the disagreement over the duration of uranium enrichment suspension, specifically mentioning a 20-year stipulation from the US side that was not accepted by Iran.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), commonly known as the Journal, is an American newspaper based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It provides extensive coverage of news, especially business and financ…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — At around 12:53 p.m. on 28 February 2026, following the coordinated 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched a multiday series of missile and drone airstrikes …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates_in_the_20…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The editorial board at The Wall Street Journal writes opinion articles in The Wall Street Journal and selects opinion articles by outside parties for publication. The editorial board is known for its …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Editorial_board_at_The_Wall_St…
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Claim 6: “According to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, Tehran rejected Washington’s demand to dismantle its nuclear facilities”
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The Wall Street Journal is cited in web results as reporting that Iran rejected US demands to dismantle nuclear facilities. This is further supported by other reports mentioning Tehran's refusal to meet US demands on nuclear programs.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The editorial board at The Wall Street Journal writes opinion articles in The Wall Street Journal and selects opinion articles by outside parties for publication. The editorial board is known for its …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Editorial_board_at_The_Wall_St…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), commonly known as the Journal, is an American newspaper based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It provides extensive coverage of news, especially business and financ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wall_Street_Journal
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — At around 12:53 p.m. on 28 February 2026, following the coordinated 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched a multiday series of missile and drone airstrikes …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates_in_the_20…
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