Is Iran’s negotiating position stronger than when US-Israeli war started?

Mar 25, 2026 · 1084 words · By Virginia Pietromarchi

📰 Original article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/25/is-irans-negotiating-position-stronger-…

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Propaganda Score: 70% (confidence: 0%)

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“The Pentagon says 90 percent of Iran’s missile capacity has been wiped out.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence found in archive to verify or refute the claim about Pentagon's assessment of Iran's missile capacity.

“Iran can still fire missiles with precision.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence found in archive to confirm or contradict Iran's capability to fire missiles with precision.

“Hundreds of vessels remain paralysed in the Strait of Hormuz.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence found in archive to verify the status of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

“Iranian forces hit Qatar’s main gas site, wiping out 17 percent of its export capacity.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence found in archive to confirm or refute the attack on Qatar's gas site.

“Two Iranian ballistic missiles pierced through Israel’s defence systems, hitting southern cities.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence found in archive to verify the missile strike on Israel and its casualties.

“Iran seeks payment repatriations, firm guarantees against future attacks, and a new regulatory framework for the Strait of Hormuz.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence found in archive to confirm Iran's specific demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

“Iran is considering charging passage fees in the Strait of Hormuz.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence found in archive to verify Iran's consideration of passage fees in the Strait of Hormuz.

“The Trump administration temporarily waived sanctions on the purchase of 140 million barrels of Iranian oil at sea.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence found in archive to confirm the Trump administration's oil purchase sanctions waiver.

“The US demands Iran surrender near-weapons grade uranium, which Iranian officials say is buried under rubble.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence found in archive to verify the US demand or Iranian claims about uranium storage.

“The US has proposed allowing Iran to retain 1,000 medium-range missiles in its arsenal.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence found in archive to confirm or refute the US proposal on Iran's missile arsenal.

“Trump bombed Iran twice during ongoing negotiations with Iranian representatives in June 2025 and February 2026.”

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“Gulf states and international partners would not accept a scenario where Iran retains control of the Strait of Hormuz.”

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“Trump has considered seizing Iran’s Kharg Island, a major oil export hub.”

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“Ali Larijani, a key Iranian negotiator, was killed in US and Israeli attacks, removing a potential interlocutor for international mediators.”

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“Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr was appointed secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, indicating closer alignment with the IRGC’s priorities.”

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“The US deployed 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East, with additional forces on the USS Tripoli.”

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“Abdulkhaleq Abdulla argues that the international community must take military action to reclaim control of the Strait of Hormuz from Iran.”

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