What Iranians make of the possibility of talks to end the war

Mar 24, 2026 · 910 words · By Ghoncheh Habibiazad

Analysis Summary

Propaganda Score: 20% (confidence: 70%)
Summary: The article reports on Iranian perspectives regarding potential U.S.-Iran negotiations to end ongoing hostilities, highlighting divided opinions among citizens, officials, and protesters. It describes both support for and skepticism toward ceasefire discussions, along with the broader context of government control and civilian suffering.

“Donald Trump had issued an ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face US attacks on its power plants.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No relevant evidence found in archive to confirm or refute claims about Trump's threats against Iran.

“The US president said the threatened attacks were paused for five days as progress was made towards a deal to end the conflict.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive to verify claims about paused attacks or negotiations with Iran.

“Several Iranian top officials, such as Iran's parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said there were no talks - it was all 'fake news'.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No archive evidence to confirm Iranian officials' denial of negotiations.

“Ordinary Iranians use satellite internet Starlink connections, which are illegal in the country.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No information in archive about Iranian use of Starlink satellite internet.

“At least 7,000 people were killed during the government crackdown on demonstrations in December and January, according to Hrana.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No archive evidence to verify Hrana's reported death toll during Iranian crackdowns.

“Iran's police chief warned that protesters would be treated as 'enemies' if they took to the streets at the 'enemy's request'.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive about Iran's police chief statements on protesters.