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Mediators shuttled between the two sides throughout the day during these discussions. Witkoff expressed hope that the completed round of talks would prove constructive and promising. He also stated that the mediators would continue their work."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on meeting details"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"CNBC-TV18 reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi was involved in the discussions. However, EADaily stated that earlier reports indicated Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with the Iranian delegation, with Trump describing that meeting as lasting three hours and going 'very well'."},{"type":"heading","text":"What the coverage left out"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"None of the right-rated reports below mention the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz or the specific details of any prior meeting between Jared Kushner and the Iranian delegation, as reported by EADaily. 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