President Donald Trump has confirmed the existence of a direct backchannel for peace talks with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), even as the 60-day ceasefire deadline with Iran looms. In an exclusive interview, Trump reiterated his unwavering demand that Iran must not, under any circumstances, possess nuclear weapons, stating, “The number one Goal is, and always will be, that Iran cannot have, in any way, shape, or form, a Nuclear Weapon.” He expressed no urgency regarding the timeline for these negotiations, asserting, “I have no time schedule. I’m not in a hurry.” Trump acknowledged the IRGC’s strategic acumen, describing them as “good poker players, but they’re dying,” and dismissed any notion that upcoming midterm elections are influencing his foreign policy decisions. The President also issued a stark warning to Oman, stating, “If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the s— out of them,” should they impede the talks. Regarding Israel, Trump indicated he would likely remain neutral in its elections but left open the possibility of endorsing a candidate. He also advised Israel against conducting strikes in Gaza, suggesting a path forward that involves the disarmament of Hamas, with whom he claims the U.S. has a relationship and who are “giving up their guns.” Trump downplayed concerns about U.S. weapons stockpiles, characterizing the military assets used thus far as “peanuts” and emphasizing the ample supply of “mid-level weapons.”
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