Source: Fox News
Summary
Senior Trump advisor Jared Kushner confirmed that communications between the U.S. and Iran are “more robust” than ever, despite Iran’s denial of a backchannel between President Donald Trump and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Kushner emphasized that Trump remains committed to making a deal, but there remain severe roadblocks. Iran needs to get serious about making a deal, and the U.S. is open to making an economic deal with Iran that will allow the country to thrive, but first, the nation must give up its efforts to build a nuclear weapon.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Kushner’s statement came after a series of meetings across the Middle East about the future of Gaza and Iran. He emphasized that Trump remains committed to making a deal, but there remain severe roadblocks. The U.S. is communicating with Iran through a so-called backchannel with the IRGC, but it remains unclear who exactly the U.S. is communicating with. The IRGC has been the most radical faction within Tehran’s government, frequently sabotaging past negotiations with attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
The process has entered a familiar phase, where both sides engage in a delicate dance of negotiation and posturing.
Author: Evan Null
