Axios uncovers secret Trump-IRGC link
The Axios newspaper reveals the existence of a secret communication channel established by the Trump administration with the leadership of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard through N urgent Peshmerga leader Nechirvan Barzani, the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The aim was to facilitate negotiations between Washington and Tehran regarding the nuclear file and regional crises. The talks began when the White House attempted, in May, to reach an agreement with Iran. However, Iranian responses were delayed, and the views of Revolutionary Guard leaders prevented the deal from being finalized. In response, the Americans opened a parallel channel through Barzani, who maintains strong ties with the Iranian regime. Barzani informed U.S. officials that the Guard, via its commander Ahmad Wahidi, supports negotiations, and communication was maintained through Iranian officials in Erbil. The United States proposed hosting secret talks in Erbil, but fears of Israeli operations and a lack of trust from the Iranians prevented this, despite Barzani sending messages offering assistance to resume dialogue. The purpose of this channel was to overcome obstacles in negotiations and find solutions to regional crises, even as disagreements persisted over the Strait of Hormuz and other security issues.
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