Iran Criticizes US Over ‘Excessive Demands’ Amid Nuclear Talks
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has again rejected what he calls the United States’ “excessive demands”, while both Tehran and Washington now play down hopes of an imminent breakthrough in peace talks over the Middle East war. Pakistani and Iranian officials have already sent a revised peace proposal to Washington and Pakistan has offered to host the next round of Iran–US talks, but US expectations of a quick Iranian approval have not been met. The talks are also reportedly slowed by the absence of Iran’s supreme leader from public view, raising questions over who will sign off on any final deal.
Reported Facts
Observable data points shared across all narratives
- •On 2026-05-25, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will not submit to what he called the enemy’s “excessive demands”.
- •Iranian outlets have described some US positions in the talks as “shameless” and have demanded compensation as part of any settlement.
- •Iran and Pakistan jointly sent a revised peace proposal to the United States around 2026-05-23, according to reports citing unnamed sources.
- •US officials have been quoted in Russian and regional reports as expecting Iran to approve a peace agreement within several days, but no such approval has been announced.
- •Pakistan has publicly offered to host the next round of Iran–US peace talks “very soon” as part of efforts to end the current Middle East war.
- •Iranian commentary has suggested that Washington will eventually accept a “Persian-style” peace on terms more favorable to Tehran.
- •Indian media report that the absence of Iran’s supreme leader from public events is contributing to delays in final decisions on the peace talks.
- •Both Iranian and US-linked reports now say hopes for an immediate breakthrough in the Iran–US track of the Middle East peace process are being talked down.
Core Disagreement— Talks Delay Cause
According to Middle East, us pressure and demands slow iran’s decision. However, West sources see it as iran’s hardline terms and compensation demands delay progress.
Narrative Split
How different information blocks interpret these facts
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Deal Still Possible
Russian reporting stresses that US officials expect Iran to approve a peace agreement within days, suggesting that a deal is still within reach despite harsh public language. This view presents the current dispute over “excessive demands” as part of last-minute bargaining rather than a breakdown. It implies that both Tehran and Washington are under pressure to show progress and may compromise soon.
- •Russian reports quote US officials as expecting Iranian approval of a peace agreement within several days.
- •Russian coverage treats Iran’s accusations of US “excessive demands” as negotiating pressure rather than a final refusal.
- •Reports suggest Washington is ready to adjust some terms if that secures Iran’s signature on a deal.
- •Russian outlets indicate that regional actors, including Pakistan, are working to keep both sides engaged in talks.
- •This narrative holds that neither Iran nor the US wants to be blamed for collapsing the peace track in the Middle East war.
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Iranian Red Lines
Middle Eastern outlets stress that Iran sees US conditions as unreasonable and insists any peace deal must respect Tehran’s dignity, security interests, and demand for compensation. These reports present Iran as prepared for peace but unwilling to accept what it calls pressure tactics from Washington. They suggest Iran expects the US to soften its stance and eventually accept a settlement closer to Iranian terms.
- •Iran’s leadership brands current US proposals as “excessive” and “shameless” demands that cross its red lines.
- •Iranian officials insist any agreement must include some form of compensation or relief for damage suffered during the Middle East war and sanctions.
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Cautious US Optimism
Western coverage highlights Pakistan’s offer to host new Iran–US talks and earlier US expectations that Tehran could approve a peace agreement within days. These reports frame Washington as seeking a workable compromise to end the Middle East war while managing Iran’s demands on sanctions and compensation. They suggest US officials remain cautiously hopeful but now acknowledge that a quick breakthrough is unlikely.
- •US officials have privately indicated they believed Iran might approve a draft peace agreement within several days.
- •Western reports describe Pakistan as positioning itself as a mediator by offering to host the next Iran–US meeting.
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Where Narratives Diverge
Key disagreements, blind spots, and what to watch next.
Talks Delay Cause◇Different Reading
Middle East
US pressure and demands slow Iran’s decisionWest
Iran’s hardline terms and compensation demands delay progressRussia
Normal endgame bargaining explains the slower paceSo what
Readers cannot easily judge whether the main obstacle is US firmness, Iranian demands, or just routine haggling at the end of talks.
Deal Imminence⚡Disputed
West
Quick deal now unlikely despite earlier optimismRussia
US still expects Iran to approve within daysSo what
It is hard to know whether to expect a near-term ceasefire or a longer wait for an agreement.
Exact Demands○Nobody Covers
None of the blocks spell out the precise US and Iranian demands on sanctions, compensation, or security guarantees, making it impossible to see how far apart the sides are or which concessions would actually close the gap.
Leader Health○Nobody Covers
Reports mention the Iranian supreme leader’s absence but provide no confirmed medical or political explanation, leaving outsiders guessing how much this affects Tehran’s ability to approve a deal.
Next Talks▸What to Watch
If Iran and the US accept Pakistan’s offer and schedule talks in Islamabad within the next few weeks, the agenda and public statements after that meeting will show whether both sides are moving toward compromise or digging in further.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Iran softens its stance on compensation and accepts most of the current US draft A peace agreement could be signed within weeks, easing the Middle East war and opening the door to phased sanctions relief for Iran.
Market Exposure
Different sides disagree on how this affects markets. The same instrument may move in opposite directions depending on which reading proves correct.
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CommodityBrent CrudeUpward Pressure
If Iran–US talks stall over “excessive demands” and the Middle East war drags on, traders may price in higher supply risks from the region, pushing Brent Crude prices higher.
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Primary Sources (12)
WESTFrance24 - World (EN)Middle East war live: Pakistan offers to host next Iran-US peace talks 'very soon'RUTASS (EN)US expects Iran to approve peace agreement within several days — mediaCNCGTN (EN)Iran weighs peace proposal, accuses US of 'excessive demands'MEOman ObserverIran, US play down hopes for war breakthrough