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US Opens Secret Channel to Iran's Revolutionary Guards Amid Negotiation Doubts
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First reported by N12 · 5 hours ago
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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.
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