US, Israel betrayed diplomacy, and Tehran ‘does not trust them’ — Iranian diplomat

TASS · 🇮🇷 public Iran · May 15, 2026 · 270 words

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What to know about Diplomatic Betrayal

Iranian Ambassador Alireza Sanei stated that Iran distrusts the United States and Israel, claiming they betrayed diplomatic efforts. The article outlines a timeline of military operations, a ceasefire, and failed negotiations between the parties in Islamabad.

Propaganda risk 40%

Claims checked 8

Techniques found 2

Topics 3

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What happened

The United States and Israel have betrayed diplomacy and negotiations, and this is why Tehran does not trust them, Iranian Ambassador to Belarus Alireza Sanei told TASS.

Why it matters

"We believe in negotiations and diplomacy," he said.

Common ground

"We are not running away from it, we are not dodging it." "But if the other side wants everything in their favor, in their own interests, practically wants you to give up everything, then this no longer can be called negotiations," Sanei continued.

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.

Follow-up questions

What terms are actually in the Iran proposal, and which side would have to compromise first?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Tehran decided to close the Strait of Hormuz to ships associated with the US, Israel and countries that backed the aggression against Iran?
How does this story connect Diplomatic Betrayal with Geopolitical Conflict over the next few days?

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Moderate concerns. Notable use of persuasive or loaded language.

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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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Name Calling / Labeling 70% confidence

Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.

Why it matters: Recognizing name calling / labeling helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Tehran decided to close the Strait of Hormuz to ships associated with the US, Israel and countries that backed the aggression against Iran.”

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Wikipedia entries for '2026 Strait of Hormuz campaign' and '2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis' confirm that Iran blocked shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz starting February 28, 2026, in response to US and Israeli attacks.

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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 — On 13 April 2026, the United States imposed a naval blockade on Iran following the failure of the Islamabad Talks to end the 2026 Iran war. The US military said the blockade had begun on Monday, 13 Ap…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_naval_block…

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Claim 2: “On April 7, Washington announced a 'double-sided' two-week ceasefire with Iran.”

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The claim is reported by TASS and corroborated by multiple independent web sources (Daniel Garrido, others) stating a two-week ceasefire was agreed upon on April 7.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Relations between Iran and the United States in 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 Pers…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–United_States_relations

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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 — 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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Claim 3: “On April 21, US President Donald Trump announced that Washington intended to extend the ceasefire with Iran”

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Similar to claim 5, all provided cross-references for this specific announcement on April 21 come from TASS. No independent corroboration from other news outlets is present in the evidence.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — On April 21, US President Donald Trump announced his intention to extend the ceasefire with Iran.
https://tass.com/world/2130057

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cross reference SUPPORTS — On April 21, President Donald Trump announced his intention to extend the ceasefire with Iran.
https://tass.com/world/2130089

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cross reference SUPPORTS — On April 21, US President Donald Trump announced his intention to extend the ceasefire with Iran.
https://tass.com/world/2125755

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Claim 4: “On April 11, the parties held several rounds of talks in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad.”

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While there are multiple cross-references, they all originate from the same source (TASS). No independent second news organization or reference source is provided to corroborate the specific date and location of the talks.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — On April 11, Iran and the US held several rounds of talks in Islamabad.
https://tass.com/world/2129495

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cross reference SUPPORTS — On April 11, Iran and the US held several rounds of talks in Islamabad
https://tass.com/world/2130057

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cross reference SUPPORTS — On April 11, Iran and the United States held several rounds of talks in Islamabad.
https://tass.com/world/2130089

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Claim 5: “Iranian Ambassador to Belarus Alireza Sanei told TASS”

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The provided web search results are completely irrelevant, discussing a K-pop idol (Heeseung from ENHYPEN), and the Wikipedia result is a general list of ambassadors without specific confirmation of Alireza Sanei's current status in the provided text.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of ambassadors from Iran
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_current_ambassadors_fr…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 10, 2026 · Kenapa Heeseung Keluar dari ENHYPEN? Belift Lab mengumumkan Heeseung resmi keluar dari ENHYPEN setelah diskusi panjang mengenai arah masa depan grup, namun ia tetap berada di bawah naun…
https://www.idntimes.com/korea/kpop/kenapa-heeseung-keluar-d…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 23, 2026 · Heeseung kembali berinteraksi dengan penggemar melalui acara video call pada 22 Maret 2026 usai resmi keluar dari ENHYPEN pada 10 Maret lalu.
https://indopop.id/heeseung-akhirnya-muncul-ungkap-perasaan-…

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Claim 6: “during the February talks, Iran put forward 'very good proposals regarding the nuclear program'”

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Multiple sources confirm negotiations regarding the nuclear program in February 2026, with specific mentions of strategic proposals and economic incentives in Geneva.

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web search NEUTRAL — Iran suspended its AMAD Project pursuant to Ali Khamenei's fatwa against nuclear weapons in 2003.Negotiations regarding the Iranian nuclear program were held in February, and on 28 February 2026 the U…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war

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web search NEUTRAL — Iran’s approach in Geneva was strategic, not submissive. Proposals involving economic incentives – including energy cooperation – were not unilateral concessions but calculated compromises designed to…
https://www.counterpunch.org/2026/02/27/iran-was-attacked-by…

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web search NEUTRAL — Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has maintained talks will remain focused on the nuclear issue and not its missile programme.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/7/iran-says-oman-media…

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Claim 7: “The Iranian State Television announced later that Tehran did not intend to recognize the unilateral extension of the ceasefire announced by Washington”

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The report that Iranian State Television (IRIB) rejected the unilateral extension of the ceasefire is corroborated by TASS, Euronews, and Public TV English.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Iranian State Television announced later that Tehran did not intend to recognize the unilateral extension of the ceasefire announced by Washington and would act in line with its interests.
https://tass.com/world/2129883

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web search NEUTRAL — Iranian state television reported that Tehran rejected the US proposal as amounting to surrender, insisting instead on “war reparations by the US, full Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, a…
https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/10/iran-responds-to-us-prop…

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web search NEUTRAL — The IRIB reported, “Iran rejected the US conditions for negotiations; Trump unilaterally extended the ceasefire!.”Trump added that the US military will continue its blockade and remain ready, while th…
https://english.publictv.in/iran-rejects-us-conditions-for-n…

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Claim 8: “The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28.”

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Wikipedia entries for '2026 Iran war' and 'List of attacks during the 2026 Iran war' explicitly confirm that the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on February 28, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On June 22, 2025, the United States Air Force and Navy attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran as part of the Twelve-Day War, under the code name Operation Midnight Hammer. The Fordow Uranium Enrich…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_United_States_strikes_on_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of airstrikes and bombardments carried out during the 2026 Iran war. The strikes began on 28 February 2026, when Israel and the United States launched attacks on targets across Iran, co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_attacks_during_the_202…

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