Iran IRGC Denies Trump's Backchannel Talks Claims

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vehemently denied claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that backchannel talks are underway between Washington and the IRGC. The IRGC spokesperson, Hossein Mohebbi, dismissed Trump's assertions as "delusions," "lies," and "fantasies born of delusions and nightmares resulting from defeat and desperation in the war."

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Mohebbi stated that no dialogue is currently occurring between IRGC officials and Americans. He further explained that Iran's diplomatic efforts are not being pursued with the U.S. due to Washington's alleged "breach of promises." "Trump’s fantasies will not help him on the battlefield," Mohebbi added.

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No talks are taking place between IRGC officials and the Americans.

In parallel, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, addressed media reports concerning unofficial contacts between Washington and the IRGC through Iraqi Kurdistan officials, as well as an alleged secret meeting in Erbil. Baghaei characterized these reports as "media techniques and psychological operations used to sow discord among Iran's decision-making bodies."

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fantasies born of delusions and nightmares resulting from defeat and desperation in the war.

These denials come after U.S. broadcaster Fox News reported that Trump had confirmed the existence of a back-channel for peace talks with Iran's IRGC.

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Trump’s fantasies will not help him on the battlefield.