Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi discusses seven-day plan to end war
Tehran is in contact with mediators about a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Commuters ride a scooter past a large billborad depicting slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (C) in Tehran on October 26, 2026.
Photograph: Al Jazeera (embedded from source)
What this story says
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is in contact with mediators about a seven-day plan to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- The plan reportedly includes a ceasefire as a condition for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- US President Donald Trump denied ordering a restart of peace talks but confirmed approval for outreach regarding Iran's need for medical supplies.
- Mediators, including Qatar, are reportedly pushing for a diplomatic agreement to resume talks between the US and Iran.
Who covered it
Percentages are shares of the 28 outlets carrying a published leaning rating. 36 of the 64 outlets we know ran this story carry no rating and are not counted in them. Coverage measured .
Trust
42/100
Craft
59/100
Hype
41/100
64 sources · methodology
Thin on the left so far
Only 5 of the 28 outlets with a published leaning rating that ran this story are rated left.
This story is still being watched, so it is a count and not yet a finding. Coverage keeps arriving for hours after an event, and a side that has published nothing this morning may publish by tonight. If it is still true when we stop checking, we will say so plainly.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran is in close and ongoing contact with mediators regarding a seven-day plan to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The plan proposes reopening the strait if certain conditions are met, including a ceasefire. US President Donald Trump denied directing his deputy to restart peace talks but approved outreach concerning Iran's need for medical supplies. Mediators, including Qatar, are reportedly pushing for a diplomatic agreement to resume talks between the US and Iran. Iran claims to control the Strait of Hormuz and has been attacking vessels attempting to pass without authorization since the war began.
Disagreements on conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz
While Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the seven-day plan proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz if certain conditions are met, including a ceasefire, other reports indicate additional demands. TVN reported that Iran has also demanded the release of its frozen assets abroad, the lifting of sanctions on its oil sector, and an end to the US naval blockade. Clarin noted that Iran is exploring diplomatic options to implement a plan to end the conflict and reopen the strategic maritime passage, with mediators seeking agreements to ease tensions and sanctions, facilitating nuclear inspections.
What the coverage left out
None of the right-rated digests mention that US President Donald Trump denied directing his deputy to restart peace talks but approved outreach regarding Iran's need for medical supplies. The left-rated reports and the centre-rated reports did not mention that Israel faces uncertainty over its next government after an inconclusive election, as reported by Gulf News.
Still developing. We have re-checked which outlets are covering this 4 times, most recently on 29 Oct 2026, 09:00, and will add the sides that appear.
How other outlets pictured it
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How each side covered it
Our own reading of the reporting listed below, written from the outlets’ articles rather than quoted from them. The reasoning is set out on our methodology page.
Left
5 rated outlets
- The two left-rated reports focused on Iran's diplomatic efforts and the proposed seven-day plan. Al Jazeera's full report stated that Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran remains in close and ongoing contact with mediators on ideas to implement its seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and that US President Donald Trump approved Vice President JD Vance’s request to contact Iran over Tehran’s need for help with medical supplies. Punch Newspapers' digest also highlighted that Iran's foreign minister said Tehran is discussing a seven-day plan with mediators to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Centre
6 rated outlets
- The centre-rated reports highlighted Iran's diplomatic engagement and the specifics of its seven-day plan. TVN's full report detailed that Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi affirmed Tehran is holding talks with mediators on formulas to apply a seven-day plan to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, noting that Iran has also demanded the release of its frozen assets, the lifting of sanctions, and an end to the US naval blockade. Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija's digest also reported that Iran is discussing with mediators ways to implement a seven-day plan to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Right
17 rated outlets
- The right-rated reports focused on Iran's discussions with mediators regarding a plan to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with some mentioning the US and Israel. ARY News and Free Malaysia Today News digests stated that Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was discussing with mediators ways to implement a seven-day plan to end the war and reopen Hormuz. Focus.de and Kurier digests reported that Iran is holding talks on a roadmap to end the war with the US and Israel. Arab News and Gulf News digests mentioned that Qatari mediators have introduced a new proposal to Iran aimed at ending the US-Israeli conflict, with Iran considering the offer. Clarin's digest noted that Iran explores diplomatic options to implement a plan to end the conflict and reopen the strategic maritime passage, while the US and Israel threaten to resume attacks.
Questions about this coverage
- How did the left and right cover Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi discusses seven-day plan to end war?
- Of the 28 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 18% are rated left, 21% are rated centre, 61% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 64. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.
- Is Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi discusses seven-day plan to end war left or right?
- Neither side dominates it. Of the 28 rated outlets on this story, 18% are rated left, 21% are rated centre, 61% are rated right, and no side holds the 70% this site would want before calling a field one-sided. A story is not left or right in any case; the outlets that carried it are what carry ratings.
- Is the coverage of Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi discusses seven-day plan to end war biased?
- Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi discusses seven-day plan to end war is one event reported by 64 outlets, and this page does not rate the story as biased or unbiased. What it publishes is the spread: which outlets ran it, where named rating organisations place each of them on the spectrum, and what each side chose to lead with. A leaning rating describes an outlet's record over time, not this article, and the two should not be run together.
- Which side is not reporting Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi discusses seven-day plan to end war?
- When we first saw this story, outlets rated left had barely covered it. Coverage accretes for hours after an event, so that is where to look rather than a verdict — the split above is the current count, and it is the one to read.
- Which outlets covered Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi discusses seven-day plan to end war?
- 64 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.
- What is Iran's seven-day plan regarding the Strait of Hormuz?
- Iran's seven-day plan proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz if certain conditions are met, including a ceasefire. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran is in close contact with mediators to implement this plan, which could potentially be enacted in less than a week.
- What is the US position on peace talks with Iran?
- US President Donald Trump has denied directing his deputy to restart peace talks with Iran. However, he confirmed that he approved outreach concerning Iran's need for medical supplies, indicating a limited form of engagement.
- Who are the mediators involved in discussions with Iran?
- Mediators, including Qatar, are reportedly pushing for a diplomatic agreement to resume talks between the US and Iran. A Qatari delegation visited Tehran to discuss negotiations, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, and energy supplies.
Read it at the source
64 outlets, grouped by the leaning a published rating gives them. Every headline links to the original; an underlined outlet name opens our profile of that publisher.
Left
5- Iran in contact with mediators as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia continue (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Al Jazeera — is Al Jazeera biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran Says It Talks with Plan Mediators to End War and Reopen Strait of Ormuz (opens CartaCapital in a new tab)
CartaCapital — is CartaCapital biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran sees 'only unacceptable ideas' in new draft deal (opens Newcastle Herald in a new tab)
Newcastle Herald — is Newcastle Herald biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran discussing plan with mediators to end war, reopen Hormuz, says minister (opens Punch Newspapers in a new tab)
Punch Newspapers — is Punch Newspapers biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran in contact with mediators to ensure 7-day plan's implementation: FM (opens Xinhua in a new tab)
Centre
6- Iran Says It Is Negotiating with Mediators on a Plan to End the War and Open the Strait of Hormuz (opens Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija in a new tab)
- Tehran Says It's Ready to Execute Seven-Day Peace Plan Despite Trump's Rejection (opens Jornal Expresso in a new tab)
Jornal Expresso — is Jornal Expresso biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran sees 'only unacceptable ideas' in new draft deal (opens PerthNow in a new tab)
- Iran Says It Discusses with Mediators a Plan to End the War and Reopen Ormuz (opens TVN in a new tab)
- Iran is in close contact with mediators on seven-day plan, foreign minister says (opens Jerusalem Post in a new tab)
Jerusalem Post — is Jerusalem Post biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran is in close contact with mediators on seven-day plan, foreign minister says (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
Business Recorder — is Business Recorder biased? Our profile of this outlet
Right
17- Iran says discussing plan with mediators to end war, reopen Hormuz (opens ARY News in a new tab)
- US Iran war: Tehran says discussing plan with mediators to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Times of India — is Times of India biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iranian Foreign Minister Says Tehran in Talks with Mediators to Implement 7-day Plan with US (opens Latestly in a new tab)
- Iran: Talking on Roadmap for the End of War (opens focus.de in a new tab)
- Soon End of War? Iran Conducts Talks on Timetables (opens Kurier in a new tab)
- Iran says discussing plan with mediators to end war, reopen Hormuz (opens Free Malaysia Today News in a new tab)
Free Malaysia Today News — is Free Malaysia Today News biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran sees 'only unacceptable ideas' in new draft deal (opens The West Australian in a new tab)
The West Australian — is The West Australian biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iranian foreign minister says Tehran in talks with mediators to implement 7-day plan with US - The Tribune (opens Tribune India in a new tab)
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Show 9 more
- Iran Says It Discusses with Mediators a Plan to End the War and Reopen Ormuz (opens Clarin in a new tab)
- Iran in contact with mediators over seven-day peace plan, Araghchi says (opens Al Arabiya in a new tab)
Al Arabiya — is Al Arabiya biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran Continues to Work with the Mediators to Agree on a De-Escalation Plan (opens Interfax.ru in a new tab)
Interfax.ru — is Interfax.ru biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iranian foreign minister says Tehran in talks with mediators to implement 7-day plan with US (opens anews.com.tr in a new tab)
anews.com.tr — is anews.com.tr biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran Claims to Be Willing to Implement Its Peace Plan in Less than Seven Days (opens El Universo in a new tab)
El Universo — is El Universo biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iranian Foreign Minister Says Tehran in Talks with Mediators to Implement 7-Day Plan with US (opens Anadolu Ajansı in a new tab)
Anadolu Ajansı — is Anadolu Ajansı biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran Is in Close Contact with Mediators on Seven-Day Plan, FM Says (opens Asharq AL-awsat in a new tab)
Asharq AL-awsat — is Asharq AL-awsat biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran says discussing plan with mediators to end war, reopen Hormuz (opens Arab News in a new tab)
- Middle East conflict: Iran says discussing plan with mediators to end war, reopen Hormuz; UAE’s Gargash urges restraint (opens Gulf News in a new tab)
Not rated
36- Arakchi: Iran in Close Contact with Mediators Regarding Seven-Day Plan to End War (opens Naslovi.net in a new tab)
Naslovi.net — is Naslovi.net biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran NEGOTIATES to End Middle East War: Seven-Day Plan in Play (opens topky.sk in a new tab)
- New Draft Agreement From Qatar to Iran to End the War (opens iskra.gr in a new tab)
- Iran Says It Is Negotiating with Mediators on a Plan to End the War and Open the Strait of Hormuz (opens lrytas.lt in a new tab)
- Iran Keeps Diplomacy Open As US Weighs Fresh Strikes (opens SRI in a new tab)
- Iran Is in Talks with Mediators About Ending the War and Reopening the Strait of Hormuz. (opens ARAB NEWS in a new tab)
ARAB NEWS
- Iranian Foreign Minister says Tehran in talks with mediators to implement 7-day plan with US (opens India Shipping News in a new tab)
India Shipping News — is India Shipping News biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran Discusses Seven-Day Plan to End War, Reopen Strait of Hormuz (opens Utusan Online in a new tab)
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Show 28 more
- What Iran Wants From the U.S. to Reopen the Ormuz Strait (opens Mediafax in a new tab)
- Iran Affirms Its Continued Pursuit of a Diplomatic Solution. (opens vietnamplus.vn in a new tab)
vietnamplus.vn — is vietnamplus.vn biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran Says It Will Give US Another Chance for Talks (opens Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd in a new tab)
Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd — is Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd biased? Our profile of this outlet
- News Nation: Intensified Contacts Between Iranians and Americans Through Intermediaries Have Taken Place over the Past Few Days. (opens hathalyoum.net in a new tab)
hathalyoum.net — is hathalyoum.net biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran Says Qatar Shared Ideas, Disputes Report of Formal Peace Draft (opens TokenPost in a new tab)
- Iran Takes New Diplomatic Step Regarding the Strait of Hormuz: The 7-Day Plan May Be Shortened. (opens anlatilaninotesi.com.tr in a new tab)
anlatilaninotesi.com.tr — is anlatilaninotesi.com.tr biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran: Talking on Roadmap for the End of War (opens ORF.at News in a new tab)
ORF.at News — is ORF.at News biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran Says It Is Talking to Mediators About a Plan to End the War that Also Mentions Opening the Strait of Hormuz (opens Hospodárske Noviny in a new tab)
Hospodárske Noviny — is Hospodárske Noviny biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran sees ‘only unacceptable ideas’ in new draft deal (opens The Queenslander in a new tab)
The Queenslander — is The Queenslander biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Irakji: Intensive Contacts with Mediators on the Seven-Day Plan to End the War (opens جنوبية in a new tab)
جنوبية
- Iran Says It Discusses with Mediators a Plan to End the War and Reopen Ormuz (opens El Comercio in a new tab)
El Comercio — is El Comercio biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Aragçi: Iran Is in Close Contact with Mediators About Tehran's Peace Proposal (opens Avaz.ba in a new tab)
- Iran Discusses Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Hormuz (opens newscentraltv.com in a new tab)
newscentraltv.com — is newscentraltv.com biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran Expects to Start "in Less than a Week" Its Plan to Reopen the Strait of Ormuz (opens diarioestrategia.cl in a new tab)
diarioestrategia.cl — is diarioestrategia.cl biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran Expects to Start “in Less than a Week” the Reopening of the Strait of Ormuz (opens The Objective in a new tab)
The Objective — is The Objective biased? Our profile of this outlet
- IRANIAN MINISTER: Tehran in Close Contact with Mediators Regarding the Plan to End the War (opens kurir.rs in a new tab)
- Iran Says to Discuss with Mediators Its Plan to Reopen Ormuz (opens MARINE & OCÉANS in a new tab)
MARINE & OCÉANS — is MARINE & OCÉANS biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran Announces Plan to Reopen Ormuz in Less Than a Week · Global Voices (opens El Periodista Online in a new tab)
El Periodista Online — is El Periodista Online biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Trump: "We Must Complete the work." Negotiations with Iran Are Under Way Through Mediators (opens Agenpress in a new tab)
- In Iran, They Announced Their Intention to Continue Diplomatic Contacts with the Mediators (opens belta.by in a new tab)
- Araqchi: We Will Continue to Communicate with Intermediaries (opens tabnak.ir in a new tab)
- Time Is Running Out in the Middle East! Iran: We Will Continue Diplomacy. (opens Akşam in a new tab)
- Iran Reveals "Continuing Contacts" with Intermediaries. (opens alsumaria.tv in a new tab)
alsumaria.tv — is alsumaria.tv biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Aragchi: We Will Continue Close and Continuous Relations with Mediators to Give Diplomacy a Chance (opens Apa in a new tab)
- Iranian Foreign Minister Erakchi Says He Will Continue Contacts with Mediators (opens Haberler in a new tab)
- Iran Maintains Contact with Mediators on 7-Day Plan, Says Minister (opens CNN Brasil in a new tab)
CNN Brasil — is CNN Brasil biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Iran Claims to Be Willing to Implement Its Peace Plan in Less than Seven Days (opens udgtv in a new tab)
- Officer: Tehran Is Studying a New Agreement to End the war... and Fears that Israel Will Resume Attacks on Iran... Egypt Today. (opens almasryalyoum.com in a new tab)
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