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  "id": 1547839,
  "title": "IRGC rejects Trump claims of backchannel talks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/irgc-rejects-trump-claims-of-backchannel-talks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T19:15:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Times",
    "slug": "daily-times",
    "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1539765/irgc-rejects-trump-claims-of-backchannel-talks/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim of backchannel communications. The IRGC said no talks are underway between its officials and Washington. IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi dismissed Trump’s claim that US officials were directly communicating with the corps. He said diplomatic engagement falls under Iran’s Foreign Ministry. Read more: US […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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