Trump says Tehran negotiators ‘begging’ for US deal to end Iran war

EuroNews · Mar 26, 2026 · 741 words · By Malek Fouda; Aleksandar Brezar

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14 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran is 'begging' for a deal as both sides trade demands”

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Multiple web search results report that Donald Trump stated Iran's leaders were 'begging' for a deal to end the war. This is supported by multiple independent news reports.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Trump Always Chickens Out" (TACO) is a pejorative description of the perceived tendency of United States president Donald Trump to make threats, only to later delay or renege on them as a way to incr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_Always_Chickens_Out

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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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“US President Donald Trump said Iranian negotiators are 'begging' the US to make a deal”

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Multiple web search results directly quote or paraphrase Donald Trump stating that Iranian negotiators are 'begging' for a deal to end the war, confirming the claim.

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“Iran dismissed Trump's 15-point plan and issued its own counter-demands”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Iran rejected a US-backed 15-point plan and subsequently presented its own counter-demands or conditions.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Relations between Iran and the United States during Donald Trump's second term as the president of the United States (2025–present) were shaped by diplomatic pressure and military conflict. In Februar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–United_States_relations_d…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States announced its withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), on 8 May 2018. The JCPOA is an agreement on Iran's nuclear prog…
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“Pakistan presented the US demands to Iranian officials to kickstart diplomatic processes”

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Only one web search result mentions Pakistan conveying US demands to Iranian officials. The other evidence regarding Pakistan focuses on its general status or historical relations, not this specific diplomatic action.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pakistan has adopted a policy of official neutrality in response to the 2026 Iran war, which began on 28 February of that year after joint airstrikes on Iran by the United States of America and the St…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan_in_the_2026_Iran_war

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 16 January 2024, Iran conducted a series of missile strikes in Pakistan with the stated aim of targeting militants of the Baloch separatist and Islamist extremist group Jaysh al-Adl in the Pakistan…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Iran–Pakistan_conflict

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Iran and Pakistan established relations on 14 August 1947, the day of the independence of Pakistan, when Iran became the first country to recognize Pakistan. Both countries generally maintain a cordia…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–Pakistan_relations

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“The US proposal included sanctions relief, a rollback of Iran's nuclear programme, missile limits, and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz”

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Multiple web search results detail the components of the US proposal, including sanctions relief, nuclear limits, missile restrictions, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the attacks by the United States and Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
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“Iran rejected the White House's demands and issued its own list of demands”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Iran rejected the US ceasefire proposal and issued its own counter-demands or list of requirements.

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web search NEUTRAL — Iran makes a counterproposal demanding reparations Iran has rejected President Trump's plan for ending the war and presented five conditions of its own.
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/25/nx-s1-5760675/iran-war-milita…

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web search NEUTRAL — Iran dismissed a US ceasefire proposal on Wednesday and countered with a negotiation plan of its own as intermediaries sought to keep diplomatic channels between the warring countries open.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/25/iran-gives-neg…

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web search NEUTRAL — Iran rejected a 15-point proposal from the U.S. to reach a ceasefire in the war. Iran issued its own proposal calling for reparations and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-03-25-2026

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“Iranian officials denied engaging in or planning negotiations with the US”

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Multiple web search results cite Iranian officials stating that there were no negotiations taking place with the US, or that they had not responded to any US plan.

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web search 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 U.S. president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…

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web search NEUTRAL — Araghchi said the US had been sending ideas via mediators - at one stage appearing to refer to a 15-point plan the US is reported to have passed to Iran.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly9nz5vyz4o

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web search NEUTRAL — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there were no negotiations with the United States and that Tehran had not responded to a reported 15-point proposal from Washington to end the war.
https://english.aawsat.com/world/5257580-iran-fm-says-not-re…

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“Donald Trump claimed negotiations with Iranian leaders are ongoing”

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While Donald Trump has made statements suggesting negotiations are ongoing (web_search), other evidence from Iranian officials explicitly states that no negotiations are taking place or have occurred.

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web search NEUTRAL — President Trump standing outside wearing a dark coat. How Trump Decided to Go to War. President Trump’s embrace of military action in Iran was spurred by an Israeli leader determined to end diplomatic…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/us/politics/trump-war-ira…

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web search NEUTRAL — US President Donald Trump announced a “double-sided ceasefire” between the US and Iran in a post on Truth Social early on Wednesday, stating that Operation Epic Fury will be suspended for two weeks so…
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892348

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web search NEUTRAL — US-based rights group HRANA estimates the recent conflict has killed 3,291 in Iran, including 1,455 civilians. Donald Trump has insisted the US is negotiating with Iran over an end to the war, but Teh…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm29l9r68j8o

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“Strikes in Isfahan and Mashhad reported with explosions”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries regarding explosions in Isfahan and Mashhad following US strikes.

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“Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and central Israeli cities with uncertainty about the missile source”

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“Tehran continues firing drones and missiles at Gulf states targeting military and civilian areas”

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“The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, leading to a 60% surge in Brent crude prices to $104 per barrel”

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“Iran's death toll exceeded 1,500 (unverified), Israel's at 20, and US at 13”

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“At least 22 people died in Iranian strikes across Gulf states”

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