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Middle East live: US-Iran talks deadlocked, Strait of Hormuz still closed

France24 · 🇫🇷 public France · · 498 words · By FRANCE
Global Energy Market Stability Middle East Military Escalation US-Iran Diplomatic Conflict
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US President Donald Trump warned that Tehran's rejection of his administration's demands meant the already tenuous ceasefire is now "unbelievably weak", and called Iran's counter-offer 'garbage'.

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Topics 3

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What happened

US President Donald Trump warned that Tehran's rejection of his administration's demands meant the already tenuous ceasefire is now "unbelievably weak", and called Iran's counter-offer 'garbage'.

Why it matters

Meanwhile Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who served as chief negotiator in previous talks with Washington, said shortly afterwards that his country was prepared 'for any eventuality.' Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Common ground

Oil climbs but markets shrug off US-Iran deadlock Oil prices climbed on Tuesday as US-Iran talks stalled, while markets were mixed as traders appeared to shrug off uncertainty over the 10-week-old war.

Perspective signals

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

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psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 3 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 95% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 80% confidence
Overstating facts or claims to create a stronger emotional response.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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Glittering Generalities 70% confidence
Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 14 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “benchmark US oil contract West Texas Intermediate (WTI) also rose one percent to $99 a barrel.”
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The evidence provided defines WTI and mentions a price of $102.88 in one instance, but does not corroborate the specific claim of a 1% rise to $99.
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web search NEUTRAL — West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is a grade or mix of crude oil; the term is also used to refer to the spot price, the futures price, or assessed price for that oil. In colloquial usage, WTI usually refe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Texas_Intermediate
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web search NEUTRAL — West Texas Intermediate futures rose more than 3% to settle at $102.88 a barrel, the highest since July 2022. The $100 price is a key psychological level watched by traders and other market participan…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alejandro-cifuentes-cfa-b13b1…
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web search NEUTRAL — West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is classified as light and sweet, where “light” refers to its low density and “sweet” indicates its low sulfur content. The delivery point for WTI crude oil fut…
https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/crude-oil
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Claim 2: “the truce which has largely halted fighting in the Gulf for over a month was on its last legs.”
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No evidence was found in the search results to corroborate the duration or status of the truce in the Gulf.
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Claim 3: “The impasse, which leaves the vital Strait of Hormuz mostly closed to oil tanker traffic, unnerved global energy markets.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists only of general dictionary/Wikipedia definitions of what a 'strait' is. There is no evidence in the provided results confirming that the Strait of Hormuz is 'mostly closed to oil tanker traffic'.
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web search NEUTRAL — A strait is a water body connecting two seas or water basins. The surface water is, for the most part, at the same elevation on both sides and can flow through the strait in either direction, although…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait
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web search NEUTRAL — The meaning of STRAIT is a comparatively narrow passageway connecting two large bodies of water —often used in plural but singular in construction. How to use strait in a sentence. strait or straight?
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strait
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 23, 2026 · Straits are narrow waterways connecting two larger bodies of water, formed naturally. Some of them are of great economic and strategic importance.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/List-of-Important-Straits
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Claim 4: “called Iran's counter-offer 'garbage'”
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Multiple sources (MSN, Politico) report Trump referred to Iran's counter-offer as 'garbage' or a 'piece of garbage'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Oil prices resumed their ascent Monday after President Donald Trump called Iran's counteroffer to the latest U.S. peace offer "the weakest piece of garbage" during an Oval Office press event ...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/piece-of-garbage-trump-…
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web search NEUTRAL — President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is "on life support" and "unbelievably weak" after the two sides exchanged fire this weekend, with Trump labeling Iran's peace ...
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/iran-us-peace-talks-trump…
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web search NEUTRAL — President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is "on life support" after he rejected the Iranian response to the latest U.S. proposal to end the war. Speaking at the White House Monday, Trump said ...
https://www.npr.org/2026/05/10/nx-s1-5817605/trump-rejects-i…
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Claim 5: “Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium must be 'taken out' before the US-Israeli war against Iran can be considered over, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told an American broadcaster on Sunday.”
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Claim 6: “The strikes... included an attack on a refinery on Iran's Lavan Island in the Persian Gulf, WSJ said, adding that the attack took place in early April.”
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Claim 7: “US President Donald Trump warned the ceasefire in the Middle East war was on 'life support' Monday”
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Multiple independent sources (You Vote, Nations Brace, and another news report) confirm Trump stated the ceasefire was 'on life support' on Monday.
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web search NEUTRAL — President Donald Trump on Monday stated that the ceasefire with Iran was "on life support" amid a growing diplomatic deadline between Tehran and Washington and the exchange of live rounds across the P…
https://justthenews.com/world/middle-east/you-vote-trump-say…
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web search NEUTRAL — War in the Middle East. Updates. U.S.-Iran Talks. Cease-Fire in Lebanon. Strait of Hormuz.President Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut b…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/world/middleeast/economic…
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal and warned that the ceasefire is on 'life support'. The speaker of the Iranian parliament says Tehran is ready to 'teach a lesson' if attacked.
https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-trump-ceasefire-life-support/…
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Claim 8: “Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has said [Iran's proposal to end war with the US and reopen the Strait of Hormuz was legitimate and generous]”
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No evidence was found in the search results regarding statements made by Esmaeil Baghaei.
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Claim 9: “US President Donald Trump warned that Tehran's rejection of his administration's demands meant the already tenuous ceasefire is now 'unbelievably weak'”
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Multiple independent news sources (Politico, The Guardian) confirm Trump described the ceasefire as 'unbelievably weak' following the rejection of Iran's proposal.
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web search NEUTRAL — Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, decrying their terms — which he did not detail — as “stupid,” “totally unacceptable” and a “piece of garbage.” “I would call [the ceasefire] the w…
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/11/trump-iran-ceasefir…
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web search NEUTRAL — US president said Iran’s response to the US peace proposal was ‘stupid’ and that the ceasefire is ‘unbelievable weak’.When asked about the state of the ceasefire, Donald Trump said it “unbelievably we…
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/11/middle-ea…
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web search NEUTRAL — Live Updates. Trump says ceasefire with Iran on ‘massive life support’ after he rejects Tehran’s proposal. Iran reportedly demands sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz and war reparations, as oil spikes …
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/11/world/live-news/iran-war-…
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Claim 10: “Oil prices climbed on Tuesday as US-Iran talks stalled”
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Multiple sources report oil prices rising (Brent crude specifically) as US-Iran peace talks stalled.
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web search NEUTRAL — Oil prices have risen after plans for a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran stalled again. Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil prices, rose over 3% to over $109 (£80) a barrel on…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15d57pv925o
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web search NEUTRAL — US Dollar Strengthens, Oil Prices Surge Amidst Stalled Iran Peace Talks. 2 hours ago. Save for later.Oil prices jump 5% after US-Iran peace deal falls through. 38 minutes ago.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — Oil prices ease as US-Iran talks prospects temper Hormuz-driven rally. - Blockade of Iranian ports fuels supply fears, while ongoing diplomatic efforts help curb further gains in oil prices.
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/energy/oil/oil-gains-as-supply-conc…
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Claim 11: “The UK and France will on Tuesday host a multinational meeting of defence ministers on military plans to restore trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz, the British government said.”
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Claim 12: “Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who served as chief negotiator in previous talks with Washington, said shortly afterwards that his country was prepared 'for any eventuality.'”
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Wikipedia confirms Ghalibaf's role as Speaker. News reports confirm he stated Iran is prepared to respond to any aggression or 'any eventuality'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is an Iranian politician and former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Brigadier General, who has served as Speaker of the Parliament of Iran since 2020.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammad_Bagher_Ghalibaf
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web search NEUTRAL — Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. (photo credit: Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhot…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/options-remain-table-ira…
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web search NEUTRAL — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stressed that the Iranian Armed Forces are fully prepared to respond decisively to any aggression against the Islamic Republic, warning that Tehran’…
https://staging-en.almayadeen.net/news/politics/ghalibaf-war…
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Claim 13: “The international benchmark Brent crude price jumped one percent to $105 a barrel during Tuesday morning trade in Asia”
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The evidence provided for this claim only defines Brent Crude; it does not provide the specific price data ($105) or the 1% jump for Tuesday morning in Asia.
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web search NEUTRAL — Brent Crude is the trading classification for the types of petroleum— sweet crude oil and light crude oil —first extracted from the Brent oilfield in the North Sea in 1976. The term Brent Crude also i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_Crude
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web search NEUTRAL — Brent Crude is a particularly light crude oil which is carried from the North Sea to the Sullom Voe Terminal on Mainland, Shetland by an underwater pipeline.
https://markets.businessinsider.com/commodities/oil-price
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web search NEUTRAL — Real-time Brent crude oil price charts, Brent/USD live data, WTI prices, and energy market analysis. The definitive resource for Brent oil market data.
https://brentchart.com/
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Claim 14: “The United Arab Emirates has carried out military strikes on Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday”
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