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US Opens Secret Channel to Iran's Revolutionary Guards Amid Negotiation Doubts

How 7 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

US Opens Secret Channel to Iran's Revolutionary Guards Amid Negotiation Doubts
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First reported by N12 · Aug 16, 2026

What happened

In May 2026, the US secretly contacted Iran's Revolutionary Guards to verify their support for official negotiators amid doubts about their authority during peace talks.

  • 01US doubted Iranian negotiators' authority during May 2026 peace talks.
  • 02A secret channel was opened to Iran's Revolutionary Guards to confirm support.
  • 03An IRGC general reassured the US of backing for official Iranian representatives.
  • 04The move aimed to clarify who truly controls power in Tehran.
  • 05Key Iranian figures include Ali Khamenei and Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.
  • 06US involved officials like Donald Trump and diplomat J.D. Vance.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Donald TrumpJD VanceAbbas Araghchi
OrganizationsIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, US negotiating team
PlacesIran, Tehran, Erbil, Switzerland

Full coverage · 7 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

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Trump Administration Used Kurdish Leader as Secret Channel to Iran's Revolutionary Guards
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 16, 2026
Trump Attempts Direct Contact with Iran's Revolutionary Guards Commander Amid Negotiation Challenges
N12Center · HebrewAug 16, 2026
Secret Channel Links Trump Administration to Iran's Revolutionary Guards Commander Amid Negotiations
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 16, 2026
Secret Channel Linked Trump Directly to Iran's Revolutionary Guards Commander Amid Negotiations

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