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Iran war: Who in Tehran could shape talks with the US?

Deutsche Welle · 🇩🇪 public Germany · · 1571 words · By Shabnam von Hein
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Deutsche Welle reports: Iran war: Who in Tehran could shape talks with the US?.

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Deutsche Welle reports: Iran war: Who in Tehran could shape talks with the US?.

Why it matters

April 28, 2026Since agreeing to a ceasefire on April 8, the US has been seeking a permanent end to the war it launched on Iran, together with Israel.

Common ground

But there has been no breakthrough in negotiations, which are being carried out through intermediaries.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
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Name Calling / Labeling 70% confidence
Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 21 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Under President Ebrahim Raisi, Vahidi served as Minister of the Interior from 2021 to 2024.”
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Three independent sources (Wikipedia, a report on Iranian talks, and the Palestine Chronicle) confirm Vahidi served as Minister of the Interior from 2021 to 2024 under Ebrahim Raisi.
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web search NEUTRAL — He previously served as the deputy commander of IRGC from December 2025 until the death of Mohammad Pakpour in the 2026 Iran war. Vahidi also served as the Minister of Interior from 2021 to 2024 and i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmad_Vahidi
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web search NEUTRAL — He is considered a close confidant of Iran's hardliners. He served as defense minister under President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (2009–2013). Under President Ebrahim Raisi, Vahidi served as Minister of the …
https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-who-in-tehran-could-shape-tal…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ministerial and Civil Authority. Vahidi’s career extended beyond uniformed command. He served as Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics during the tenth administration and later as Interior Mi…
https://www.palestinechronicle.com/profile-ahmad-vahidi-the-…
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Claim 2: “The Iranian news agency Fars... reported that Iran had conveyed "written messages" to the US government via mediator Pakistan.”
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Claim 3: “Abbas Araghchi... has served as Iran's foreign minister since 2024”
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Claim 4: “According to a report in The New York Times last week, he is said to be receiving treatment for serious injuries at a secret location”
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Claim 5: “Another round of talks in Pakistan last week failed to materialize after the US said it was sending envoys, but Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad before their arrival.”
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The provided web search results for this claim are generic descriptions of Iran and the Iranian revolution; they do not contain any information regarding Abbas Araghchi, US envoys, or talks in Islamabad in April 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Iran, [c] officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, [d] also known as Persia, [e] is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian S…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 20, 2026 · In everyday conversation, the words "Persian" and "Iranian" are often used as if they mean the same thing. Both refer to the same territory—modern-day Iran—and to a culture with thousan…
https://www.history.com/articles/persian-iranian-meaning-dif…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 12, 2026 · The new Iranian revolution has begun A battle for the future of Iran is being waged on its streets by its citizens, but at present, they are facing steep odds.
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-new-iranian-revolutio…
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Claim 6: “Since becoming supreme leader on March 8, 2026”
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Claim 7: “Mojtaba Khamenei was born in 1969 as the second son of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.”
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Claim 8: “Fox News reported on April 26 that Saeed Jalili... is poised to take over the nuclear negotiations.”
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Claim 9: “Vahidi... served as defense minister under President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (2009–2013).”
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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and NCRI, confirm Vahidi served as defense minister from 2009 to 2013 under Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
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web search NEUTRAL — Vahid Shahcheraghi, better known as Ahmad Vahidi, is an Iranian military officer who serves as commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, appointed on 1 March 2026.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmad_Vahidi
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web search NEUTRAL — ahmad-vahidi-iran. Last week, the Iranian regime’s parliament approved of Ebrahim Raisi nominees to head various cabinet ministries.Vahidi continued serving as Minister of Defense until 2013.
https://www.ncr-iran.org/en/news/who-is-irans-new-interior-m…
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web search NEUTRAL — Vahidi served as Iran's defense minister from September 2009 until August 2013, and interior minister from August 2021 until August 2024. He also rose through the ranks of the Iranian terrorist organi…
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-857596
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Claim 10: “Saeed Jalili... served as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council from 2007 to 2013”
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Claim 11: “In 2015, he was Iran's chief negotiator in the nuclear talks that led to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)”
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Claim 12: “served as minister of health under President Mohammad Khatami from 2001 to 2005.”
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Claim 13: “broadcaster CNN reported that the US military was planning, among other things, targeted strikes against individual Iranian military leaders”
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The search results for CNN are general descriptions of the network's schedule and apps; they do not contain any specific report about US military plans for targeted strikes against Iranian leaders in April 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — CNN's current weekday schedule consists mostly of rolling news programming during daytime hours, followed by in-depth news and information programs with a focus on political news and discussion during…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/CNN
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web search NEUTRAL — View the latest news and breaking news today for U.S., world, weather, entertainment, politics and health at CNN.com.
https://www.cnn.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — The CNN app is your destination for unrivaled, fact-based reporting. Stay informed at every turn as the story breaks through short-form videos, interactives, articles, podcasts, live audio and more. E…
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cnn.mobile…
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Claim 14: “Masoud Pezeshkian has been President of Iran since July 2024.”
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Claim 15: “Since 2007, Vahidi is wanted by Interpol in connection with his alleged involvement in the 1994 bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA)”
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Three independent sources (Wikipedia, Argentine prosecutors via news, and a Foreign Ministry condemnation) confirm Vahidi has been wanted by Interpol since 2007 for the 1994 AMIA bombing.
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web search NEUTRAL — Vahidi has been wanted by Interpol since 2007 for his alleged participation in the bombing of the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 18 July 1994, in which 85 people were killed.[2…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmad_Vahidi
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web search NEUTRAL — Ahmad Vahidi, Iran’s defense minister, has been wanted by Interpol since 2007 for his alleged role in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people, Argentine pro…
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/middle-east/iran-eastern-stat…
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web search NEUTRAL — Vahidi is wanted by international law enforcement body Interpol since 2007 for his alleged involvement in the 1994 AMIA Jewish center bombing in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people. Iran's new interior…
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/iran-appoints-new-interi…
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Claim 16: “Since agreeing to a ceasefire on April 8, the US has been seeking a permanent end to the war it launched on Iran, together with Israel.”
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Multiple independent sources (Wikipedia, Britannica, and a detailed report on 'Operation Epic Fury') confirm that the US and Israel launched a war on Iran starting February 28, 2026. The Wikipedia entry specifically mentions a ceasefire and 'Islamabad Talks'.
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web search NEUTRAL — 2026 Iran war ceasefire. Islamabad Talks. U.S. naval blockade of Iran.Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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web search NEUTRAL — 2026 Iran war, conflict centered on Iran that was initiated by the United States and Israel on February 28, 2026, and has upended the dynamics of the Middle East.
https://www.britannica.com/event/2026-Iran-war
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web search NEUTRAL — On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched joint military operations, codenamed Operation Epic Fury and Operation Roaring Lion, striking nearly 900 targets inside Iran in the first 12…
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/fragile-two-week-ceasefire-be…
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Claim 17: “As speaker of parliament, he led the first direct negotiations with US Vice President JD Vance in Pakistan”
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No evidence was provided in the search results regarding negotiations between Ghalibaf and JD Vance in Pakistan.
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Claim 18: “Ahmad Vahidi: IRGC commander since March 2026”
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Three independent sources (Wikipedia, a news report on the appointment, and Izvestia) confirm that Ahmad Vahidi was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC on March 1, 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Incumbent. Assumed office 1 March 2026. President. Masoud Pezeshkian.Vahidi was appointed deputy minister of defense in 2005 when Mostafa Mohammad-N…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmad_Vahidi
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web search NEUTRAL — The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) announced the name of its new Commander-in-Chief on Sunday (as per Indian standard time). Veteran military officer Ahmad Vahidi, the former Minister of De…
https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/brigadier-general-ahma…
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web search NEUTRAL — Major General Ahmed Vahidi has been appointed the new commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, elite units of the Armed Forces). This was announced on March 1 by the IRGC pre…
https://en.iz.ru/en/2051155/2026-03-01/irgc-appointed-major-…
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Claim 19: “Mohammad Pakpour, who was killed in the first strikes of the war on February 28, along with several high-ranking IRGC commanders during a meeting with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.”
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Multiple sources confirm Mohammad Pakpour was killed in strikes on February 28, 2026, including Wikipedia and reports on 'Operation Epic Fury'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. In office 13 June 2025 – 28 February 2026.On 28 February 2026, the Israel Defense Forces announced that Pakpour had been killed in the 2026 Iran war…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammad_Pakpour
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web search NEUTRAL — Multiple high-ranking Islamic Revolution Guard Corps commanders and regime officials — including IRGC Commander Gen. Mohammad Pakpour and Iranian defense minister Amir Nasirzadeh — may have been kille…
https://nypost.com/2026/02/28/world-news/multiple-high-ranki…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mohammad Pakpour, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was among the highest-ranking figures confirmed killed in the February 28 strikes.
https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/who-were-iran-leaders-k…
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Claim 20: “Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf... has served as speaker of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) since 2020.”
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No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm or deny Ghalibaf's tenure as speaker since 2020.
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Claim 21: “Following Ali Khamenei's death in the first strikes of the war on February 28, Mojtaba Khamenei was designated as his successor and the new supreme leader by the 88-member Assembly of Experts.”
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