Iran still has an off-ramp for diplomacy, says Lammy
Iran still has an off-ramp for diplomacy, says Lammy

Iran has said there will be “everlasting consequences” to three US strikes at the weekend.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate based on the provided sources. The main claim that Iran still has a diplomatic off-ramp is supported by multiple sources. There's a slight slant towards promoting the idea of a diplomatic solution, but the reporting seems generally objective.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** Iran has said there will be "everlasting consequences" to three US strikes at the weekend.
- Verification Source #None: This specific claim is not directly verified by the provided sources. However, it is plausible given the context of escalating tensions. Without direct verification, I will assume it is accurate for the purpose of this analysis, but note the lack of confirmation.
- Claim:** Iran still has an off-ramp for diplomacy.
- Verification Source #1: Supports the idea of Europe attempting to provide an off-ramp.
- Verification Source #2: Supports the idea of Europe trying to give Trump an off-ramp.
- Verification Source #3: Supports the idea of diplomacy being a "last shot" to de-escalate the conflict.
- Verification Source #4: David Lammy's X post supports the idea that Iran should take the off-ramp.
- Verification Source #5: Supports the idea of the UK pressing Iran to engage in negotiations and diplomacy.
- Claim:** (Implied) David Lammy is advocating for a diplomatic solution.
- Verification Source #1: Mentions Lammy speaking to reporters.
- Verification Source #3: Attributes a quote about Iran not having nuclear weapons to Lammy.
- Verification Source #4: Shows Lammy's X post advocating for a diplomatic solution.
- Verification Source #5: Quotes Lammy directly advocating for a diplomatic off-ramp.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Agreement:** Multiple sources (Verification Source #1, #2, #3, #4, #5) agree on the general idea that diplomatic solutions are being pursued or advocated for regarding Iran.
- Lack of Coverage:** The specific quote about "everlasting consequences" is not directly verified by any of the provided sources.
- Agreement:** Lammy's advocacy for a diplomatic solution is supported by multiple sources (Verification Source #1, #3, #4, #5).