US and Iran could reach deal if nuclear and non-nuclear issues are separated, says Iranian official - Reuters

US and Iran could reach deal if nuclear and non-nuclear issues are separated, says Iranian official Reuters

26 Feb, 01:02 — 26 Feb, 20:18

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Why this matters

This story is significant because it concerns the potential revival of a nuclear deal, which could de-escalate tensions between the US and Iran, impact global oil markets, and influence regional stability in the Middle East. The previous nuclear agreement, the JCPOA, was abandoned by the US, leading to increased sanctions and a more aggressive Iranian nuclear program, making any progress towards a new deal crucial for international security.

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 5 sources cover this story

News outlets are covering ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran, with several sources highlighting "significant progress" in talks, while others focus on the conditions for a potential deal or question its feasibility. The overall coverage suggests a cautious optimism, with an emphasis on the seriousness of the discussions.

Political spectrum

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Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyTone

Tehran Timescenter-leftleftoptimisticHighlights progress, positive framing of talks

rte-newscentercenter-leftoptimisticFocuses on positive progress in talks

ReuterscentercenterneutralObjective reporting of official statements

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage presents a relatively balanced view, with some outlets highlighting positive developments and others maintaining a more cautious or conditional perspective on the potential deal.

What sources agree on

Talks between the United States and Iran are currently underway.
Oman is acting as a mediator in the discussions between the two nations.
The negotiations aim to resolve a longstanding nuclear dispute.
There is a possibility of a deal being reached between the US and Iran.

Where they diverge

the current status and outlook of the negotiations

rte-newsTehran Times

These outlets emphasize "significant progress" in the talks, suggesting a positive trajectory.

national-uae

This outlet expresses skepticism, questioning if it is "already too late for Tehran to make a deal."

Reuters

This outlet focuses on a specific condition for a deal, stating it could be reached if nuclear and non-nuclear issues are separated.

Key claims2 agreed · 3 unverified

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US and Iran talks have made "significant progress".

agreed·rte-newsTehran Times

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Oman FM stated that Iran-US talks make "significant progress".

agreed·rte-newsTehran Times

A deal between US and Iran could be reached if nuclear and non-nuclear issues are separated.

Coverage gaps

The detail that technical talks will start next week.

ReportedTehran Times

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The characterization of the latest negotiations as the "most serious so far."

Reportedberlingske

MissingTehran Timesnational-uaerte-news+1

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External Fact-Checks

Claims matched against human-vetted fact-check databases

—Misleading.

The Iran nuclear deal allowed "Iran to continue enriching uranium.”

The New York Times·8 May 2018Read →

?Not the Whole Story

Iran “has committed multiple violations” of the nuclear deal, specifically on heavy water limits, military inspections and advanced centrifuges.

FactCheck.org·14 Oct 2017Read →

Story evolution

The narrative shifts from an initial focus on the *conditions* for a deal and skepticism about its feasibility to a more optimistic tone emphasizing "significant progress" and the seriousness of the ongoing negotiations.

Initial Reports & ConditionsFeb 26 early morning

Reuters reports an Iranian official's statement on the condition for a deal (separation of nuclear/non-nuclear issues), while National-UAE raises skepticism about the deal's timing.

Significant Progress EmergesFeb 26 early morning

RTE News, citing mediator Oman, reports "significant progress" in talks, shifting the narrative towards a more positive outlook.

Reinforced Optimism & Next StepsFeb 26 late afternoon/evening

Tehran Times, also citing Oman FM, reiterates "significant progress" and adds that technical talks will start next week, while Berlingske describes the negotiations as the "most serious so far."

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Tehran Times

Oman FM says Iran-US talks make ‘significant progress’, technical talks will start next week - Tehran Times