Trump reveals “secret” contact with the Revolutionary Guard: Iranians are good gamblers
Trump reveals “secret” contact with the Revolutionary Guard: Iranians are good gamblers
2026-08-17
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he does not have a specific timetable regarding Iran, noting that there is a secret channel of communication with officials in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
Trump told Fox News, “I’m not in a hurry with Iran, but they should raise the white flag and surrender,” describing the Iranian side as “a good gambler, but one that is breathing its last.”
Trump’s remarks come as news emerges that both the Iranian and American sides have agreed to extend the declared truce between them, coinciding with the expiration of the time limit specified in the memorandum of understanding concluded last June.
The United States and Iran had reached the “Islamabad Understanding” after months of military confrontation that erupted on February 28, which led to a cessation of hostilities and the establishment of a 60-day truce.
No final official announcement has yet been made regarding the extension of the truce or the details of the new agreement.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei confirmed earlier on Monday that the memorandum of understanding with the United States does not include anything that specifies a 60-day deadline, stressing that Tehran “does not accept being put under time pressure” and that it acts in accordance with what it sees as consistent with its national interests.
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