Iran says progress made with U.S., but agreement not imminent

The Hindu · 🇮🇳 public India · May 25, 2026 · 409 words · By AFP

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What to know about Iran says progress made with U.S., but agreement not imminent

Iran said on Monday (May 25, 2026) that Tehran and Washington had reached understandings on many issues in exchanges over a deal for ending the war, but warned an agreement was not imminent.

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What happened

Iran said on Monday (May 25, 2026) that Tehran and Washington had reached understandings on many issues in exchanges over a deal for ending the war, but warned an agreement was not imminent.

Why it matters

"It is correct to say that we have reached a conclusion on a large portion of the issues under discussion," Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said, during a weekly news briefing.

Common ground

Also Read : Iran-Israel war LIVE updates "But to say that this means the signing of an agreement is imminent -no one can make such a claim," he said, accusing Washington of "contradictions" and shifting its positions.

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

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Claim 1: “U.S. President Donald Trump said his negotiators not to 'rush'”

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The claim is corroborated by a cross-reference from BBC News and multiple web search results stating President Trump told negotiators 'not to rush'.

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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…
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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…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Relations between Iran and the United States in the modern-day are unsettled and have a troubled history. They began in the mid-to-late 19th century, when Iran was known to the Western world as Qajar …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–United_States_relations

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Claim 2: “Iran said on Monday (May 25, 2026) that Tehran and Washington had reached understandings on many issues in exchanges over a deal for ending the war”

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Multiple independent web search results from different news outlets (including Pakistan Today and others) confirm that on May 25, 2026, Iran stated it reached understandings with the US on many issues to end the war.

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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 — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026. The war is ongoing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war

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Claim 3: “details on Iran's nuclear programme... were not included [in the framework]”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results about a financial company called 'Current'. No corroborating evidence regarding the exclusion of nuclear details was found in the provided evidence set.

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web search NEUTRAL — Current (Finco Services, Inc.) is an American financial services and software development company (FinTech) based in New York City [1] which provides mobile banking services through its partner banks,…
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web search NEUTRAL — Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information an…
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover how the Current mobile app offers transparent finance services on the go, convenient access and high-yield savings.
https://www.banks.com/profile/current/

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Claim 4: “Traffic through Hormuz... has come under Iranian control since the outbreak of the war”

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This claim is reported by a single cross-reference source (The Hindu). No other independent sources in the provided evidence confirm this.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Traffic through Hormuz, a vital global shipping route, has come under Iranian control since the outbreak of the war
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-signals-con…

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Claim 5: “US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a deal to end the war with Iran could materialise on Monday (May 25, 2026)”

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Three independent news sources (France 24, TAG24, and JNS) report that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Monday, May 25, 2026, that a deal could materialize 'today'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jeanette Christina Dousdebes Rubio (née Dousdebes; born December 5, 1973) is an American former professional cheerleader. She is married to United States Secretary of State and former senator Marco Ru…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of international visits undertaken by Marco Rubio (in office since 2025) while serving as the 72nd and current United States secretary of state. The list includes both private travel an…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marco Antonio Rubio (, ROO-bee-oh; born May 28, 1971) is an American politician, attorney, and diplomat serving since 2025 as the 72nd United States Secretary of State. He is also the acting National …
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Claim 6: “Iran said it was finalising a 14-point framework for a deal on ending the war with the United States which broke out on February 28”

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Wikipedia explicitly confirms that a war between the US, Israel, and Iran began on February 28, 2026. Web search results corroborate that Iran is working on a framework to end this specific war.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026. The war is ongoing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war

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Claim 7: “Clauses on ending the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports, in place since April 13, and arrangements on the strategic Strait of Hormuz were included”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results about 'Framework Computer' and '.NET Framework'. No corroborating evidence regarding the naval blockade or Strait of Hormuz clauses was found in the provided evidence set.

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web search NEUTRAL — Framework team members' names printed on a part of the Framework Laptop Framework Computer, Inc. is an American personal computer manufacturer. The company positions itself as a proponent of the right…
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web search NEUTRAL — Meet Framework Laptop 13 Pro & Desktop. Modular hardware built for performance, repairability, and ownership that lasts. Configure yours today.
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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 17, 2017 · Download .NET Framework .NET Framework is a Windows-only version of .NET for building client and server applications. We recommend that all new product development uses .NET 8 or later.…
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework

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Claim 8: “the framework being drafted 'is focused on ending the war' across the region, including in Lebanon”

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The provided evidence for this specific claim consists of irrelevant search results about the NFL draft. No corroborating evidence for the 'Lebanon' or 'regional' focus of the framework was found in the provided evidence set.

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web search NEUTRAL — May 2, 2026 · Now that all 257 picks are in, here's how Ryan Wilson assesses each team's draft class. The 2026 NFL Draft is complete. Months of scouting, planning and -- for some teams -- aggressive t…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL draft was the 91st annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The event was held in Pittsburgh on April 23–25. [1]
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web search NEUTRAL — Get the latest NFL draft news. Watch live streaming draft videos & video highlights. Follow our 2025 NFL draft tracker, draft history & mock draft commentary.
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Claim 9: “Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said, during a weekly news briefing... 'we have reached a conclusion on a large portion of the issues under discussion'”

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The statement by Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei regarding reaching a conclusion on a large portion of issues is reported by BERNAMA and IRNA.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — There have been a number of international sanctions against Iran imposed by a number of countries, especially the United States, and international entities. Iran was the most sanctioned country in the…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Esmail Baghaei Hamaneh (born 1975) is an Iranian diplomat who has been the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran since October 2024. He previously served as a senior assistant to th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esmail_Baghaei

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The snapback mechanism of sanctions against Iran is a diplomatic and legal process established under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015), which endorsed the Joint Comprehensive Plan…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapback_mechanism_of_sanction…

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Claim 10: “Iran... has insisted that vessels obtain permission from its armed forces before transiting the waterway”

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This claim is reported by a single cross-reference source (The Hindu). No other independent sources in the provided evidence confirm this.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Iran... has insisted that vessels obtain permission from its armed forces before transiting the waterway
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-signals-con…

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Claim 11: “Mr. Baqaei said Iran was not imposing tolls on ships transiting the strait but rather collecting fees for 'navigational services'”

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