Iran holds Trump hostage at the negotiating table? White House finally turns to IRGC for a way out?

Published on Aug 17, 2026 12:45 am IST

U.S.-Iran negotiations are reportedly at a stalemate, prompting the Trump administration to explore a secret backchannel to Iran’s powerful IRGC. According to reports, Washington sought IRGC backing for talks led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s team, with a proposed meeting in Erbil ultimately blocked by security concerns.

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