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When diplomacy fails — the disastrous cost of the US-Israeli war on Iran

Daily Maverick · · 1422 words · By Erin McCandless; Abdulla Moaswes
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21 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The US–Israel strikes on Iran proceeded despite mechanisms meant to uphold international peace and security.”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about mechanisms for international peace and security being bypassed.
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“Diplomacy was active, mediation was functioning, and the legal prohibition on the use of force was clear, yet none operated as meaningful constraints.”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about diplomacy, mediation, or legal prohibitions failing to prevent the strikes.
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“The global impacts of the US and Israel’s aggression against Iran include the closure of key shipping lanes and skyrocketing global energy costs.”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about shipping lanes and energy costs being impacted by US-Israeli actions.
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“Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several key officials were killed in the days preceding the Israeli-US strikes.”
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Wikipedia directly contradicts the claim by stating that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was assassinated during the Israeli airstrikes on 28 February 2026, not before them.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ali Hosseini Khamenei (19 April 1939 – 28 February 2026) was an Iranian politician and Shia cleric who served as the second supreme leader of Iran from 1989 until his assassination in the 2026 Iran wa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Khamenei
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 2026, Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, was assassinated in Tehran as part of a series of Israeli airstrikes aimed at high-ranking Iranian officials. Khamenei's death was confir…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Ali_Khamenei
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei (born 8 September 1969) is an Iranian cleric and politician who is serving as the 3rd Supreme Leader of Iran since 8 March 2026. A member of the Khamenei family and the secon…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mojtaba_Khamenei
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“Omani Foreign Affairs Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi stated that 'a peace deal is within our reach' during US-Iranian nuclear talks.”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about the Omani minister's statement on a peace deal.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi (Arabic: بدر بن حمد البوسعيدي; born 30 May 1960) is an Omani diplomat, and politician who has been serving as the foreign minister of Oman since 18 August 2020. He has…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harab Al Busaidi (Arabic: السيد بدر بن سعود بن حارب; died 7 March 2023) was an Omani politician. He served in the government for over 40 years including as the Minister of the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badr_bin_Saud_al_Busaidi
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Foreign Ministry (Arabic: وزارة الخارجية) is the government body in the Sultanate of Oman responsible for organising and directing Oman's relations with other countries and with regional and inter…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_Ministry_(Oman)
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“Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi insisted a deal was only possible if diplomacy was given priority.”
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No direct evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the specific statement by Abbas Araghchi about the necessity of diplomacy.
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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 U.S. president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on sites and cities across Iran, assassinating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several other Iranian officials and inflicting civi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Abbas Araghchi (Persian: عباس عراقچی [ʔæbˌbɒːse æɾɒːˈɢtʃi] ; also spelled Araqchi, born 5 December 1962) is an Iranian diplomat and politician who has served as the foreign minister of Iran since Augu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbas_Araghchi
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“South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that 'anticipatory self-defence' had no basis in international law.”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about South Africa's president commenting on the conflict.
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“The US-Israeli air strikes violated Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits the use of force without UN Security Council authorization.”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about the UN Charter Article 2(4) being violated.
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“The US domestic law required congressional approval for the escalation, but Congress tacitly accepted the 'no rules' principle.”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about US law requiring Congressional approval for the strikes.
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“Most European states refused to join the US-led coalition to secure the Straits of Hormuz, citing international law.”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about European states refusing to join the US-Israeli effort.
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“Japan and South Africa secured safe passage for their ships through diplomatic means during the energy crisis.”
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“The US sanctioned judges at the International Criminal Court and UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese.”
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“Israel routinely violated negotiated ceasefires with Hamas and Hezbollah by conducting strikes in Gaza and Lebanon.”
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“The US reneged on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) during President Donald Trump’s first term in 2018.”
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“Trump authorized strikes against Iran in June 2025 while negotiations for a new nuclear deal were ongoing.”
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“Iran was willing to go beyond the terms of the JCPOA in negotiations with the US.”
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“Trump’s expletive-laden threats exacerbated perceptions of US untrustworthiness in negotiations.”
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“The assassination of Iranian officials willing to negotiate preceded the US-Israel strikes.”
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“The US sought control over the Strait of Hormuz, which led to the assassination of Iranian officials.”
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“Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the US would pursue foreign policy without constraints.”
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“South Africa, Oman, and Qatar have historically mediated Middle East-US tensions through discretion.”
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