Iran: Agreement with the US “within reach” if the focus remains on nuclear weapons

Ali Shamkhani, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, stated that an agreement between Iran and the United States is achievable

26 Feb, 11:43 — 26 Feb, 12:29

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Why this matters

Iran's nuclear program has been a long-standing international concern, with previous agreements like the JCPOA aiming to prevent the country from developing nuclear weapons. The resumption of talks is significant as it could lead to a new deal, impacting regional stability, global non-proliferation efforts, and potentially easing international sanctions on Iran.

Key entitiesUS Iran President Trump Ali Shamkhani Ali Khamenei Geneva

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What 4 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

The United States and Iran are holding or resuming nuclear talks.
The talks are focused on Iran's nuclear program.
The talks are indirect, with both sides taking a break before resuming.

Key claims3 agreed · 3 unverified

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US and Iranian negotiators meet for critical nuclear talks.

agreed·The GuardianThe IndependentNPRn1-bih

The talks are taking place in Geneva.

unverified·The Guardian

Iran insists a deal is possible if Trump abides by preconditions agreed with Witkoff.

unverified·The Guardian

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Indirect talks with the US will resume after a break.

agreed·The IndependentNPR

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U.S. and Iran will hold a third round of nuclear talks.

agreed·NPRThe Independent

Agreement with the US is “within reach” if the focus remains on nuclear weapons.

unverified·n1-bih

Where they diverge

Optimism regarding a deal

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This outlet highlights Iran's optimistic view that an agreement is “within reach” if the focus remains on nuclear weapons.

The GuardianThe IndependentNPR

These outlets report on the talks more neutrally, focusing on the fact of the meetings without emphasizing the likelihood of a deal.

Coverage gaps

Iran's preconditions for a deal, specifically mentioning Trump abiding by preconditions agreed with Witkoff.

ReportedThe Guardian

MissingThe IndependentNPRn1-bih

President Trump's warning of an alleged Iranian threat during his State of the Union address.

ReportedNPR

MissingThe GuardianThe Independentn1-bih

The specific Iranian official, Ali Shamkhani, stating the agreement is “within reach”.

Reportedn1-bih

MissingThe GuardianThe Independent

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The GuardianMostly Factual48d ago

First Thing: US and Iranian negotiators meet for critical nuclear talks in Geneva

Tehran insists deal is possible if Trump abides by preconditions agreed with Witkoff. Plus, will Andrew bring down the British monarchy? Good morning. Iran enters critical talks on its nuclear program with the US in Geneva today, insisting a deal is possible as long as Washington sticks by three preconditions: to concede Iran’s symbolic right to enrich uranium, allow Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, and not impose controls on Iran’s ballistic missile programme. What ...

By Jem Bartholomew

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NPRHigh48d ago

U.S. and Iran to hold third round of nuclear talks

U.S. and Iranian officials will meet Thursday for a third round of talks after President Trump warned of an alleged Iranian threat during his State of the Union address.

By Jane Arraf

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The IndependentMostly Factual48d ago

Iranian state TV says indirect nuclear talks with the US will resume after a break

Iranian state television reported Thursday that indirect talks with the United States will resume later in the day after both sides take a break

By Jamey Keaten,Jon Gambrell and Melanie Lidman

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Coverage Timeline

First report: n1-bih · 26 Feb, 11:24|Full coverage: 4 · 1h|Window: 1h

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n1-bih26 Feb, 11:24First to report

Iran: Sporazum sa SAD-om “na dohvat ruke” ako fokus ostane na nuklearnom oružju

NPR26 Feb, 11:43

U.S. and Iran to hold third round of nuclear talks

The Independent26 Feb, 12:25

Iranian state TV says indirect nuclear talks with the US will resume after a break

The Guardian26 Feb, 12:29Latest update

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Iran: Agreement with the US “within reach” if the focus remains on nuclear weapons

Why this matters

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What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 3 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

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Source Diversity

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Sources

First Thing: US and Iranian negotiators meet for critical nuclear talks in Geneva

U.S. and Iran to hold third round of nuclear talks

Iranian state TV says indirect nuclear talks with the US will resume after a break

Coverage Timeline

Iran: Sporazum sa SAD-om “na dohvat ruke” ako fokus ostane na nuklearnom oružju

U.S. and Iran to hold third round of nuclear talks

Iranian state TV says indirect nuclear talks with the US will resume after a break

First Thing: US and Iranian negotiators meet for critical nuclear talks in Geneva

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What sources agree on

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