Trump confirms IRGC backchannel amid Iran nuclear deadline expiring
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump confirmed a backchannel for peace talks with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), emphasizing that the primary U.S. goal remains preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
- Despite the 60-day ceasefire deadline expiring, Trump stated he is not in a hurry and remains committed to achieving peace without a set timeline.
- Trump issued a stern warning to Oman, threatening military action if the Gulf nation interferes in the Iran negotiations.
- On Israel, Trump said he plans to stay out of the country's elections but may endorse a candidate, and suggested a potential peace strategy involving the disarmament of Hamas, despite Israel's opposition.
- Trump downplayed concerns about U.S. weapons stockpiles being depleted by the conflict, describing current usage as minimal compared to available resources.