'Trump suffering delusions': Iran military denies direct backchannel talks with US
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has firmly rejected claims by the United States that it was engaged in secret negotiations with the force regarding the ongoing war. President Donald Trump alleged during a Fox News interview that Washington had established a backchannel with the IRGC, despite the Iranian military denying these reports.
The Trump administration reportedly sought the assistance of Iraqi Kurdistan President Nechirvan Barzani in facilitating potential communications between the two countries. Barzani, known for his relations with both the U.S. and Iran, was considered a neutral party capable of fostering dialogue. However, the IRGC spokesperson, Hossein Mohebi, categorically denied any such talks, stating that the force is not engaged in negotiations with American officials.
Mohebi accused Trump of attempting to manipulate global oil and energy prices during the conflict, suggesting that Washington should accept defeat and meet Iran's demands. This denial by the IRGC creates a discrepancy between the U.S. president's account of contact with the IRGC and the Iranian military's official stance.
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