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world2 hours ago•5 min saved

Hidden backchannel: Barzani bridges Washington and Iran's IRGC during Trump talks

Trump administration officials used Nechirvan Barzani, president of Iraqi Kurdistan, as a direct link to Iran's Revolutionary Guards to test alignment on a potential deal after Iranian negotiators appeared not to be empowered; Barzani contacted IRGC commander Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, who confirmed IRGC support for negotiations, and a proposed Erbil meeting never happened due to security concerns, illustrating the challenge of identifying decision-makers in Iran as the IRGC consolidates influence.

via Axios|

#backchannel #barzani #iran

world4 months ago•6 min saved

Vance Emerges as Iran Talks’ Quiet Architect Amid Peace Push

Vice President JD Vance has moved from the margins to a central role in U.S.-Iran talks, leading efforts from Pakistan toward a fragile ceasefire and a negotiated settlement, all while quietly bolstering his anti-interventionist credentials as he weighs a 2028 presidential bid; progress remains uncertain, but the move raises his profile as a potential peace broker for the Trump administration.

via CNN|

#backchannel #ceasefire #diplomacy

world4 months ago•9 min saved

Pakistan Reclaims Role as Global Diplomatic Bridge in US-Iran Tensions

Pakistan again serves as a key backchannel between Washington and Tehran as the US-Israel war on Iran intensifies, relaying a US 15-point ceasefire proposal with Turkiye and Egypt’s help after US negotiator Steve Witkoff confirmed Pakistan’s messaging role; the move follows a long Pakistani tradition of mediation—from Kissinger’s Beijing backchannel in 1971 to Afghan peace talks and Saudi–Iran outreach—though the ultimate effectiveness of this round remains uncertain as diplomacy continues.

via Al Jazeera|

#backchannel #diplomacy #middle-east

politics8 months ago•1 min saved

Behind the Curtain: Trump’s Unconventional Diplomacy and Power Players

The article discusses how informal diplomatic channels, or backchannels, operate in Washington, particularly in relation to former President Trump's approach to diplomacy, highlighting the nuances and significance of these secretive communications in shaping foreign policy.

via Financial Times|

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