US Used Iraqi Kurdish Leader as Secret Back Channel to Iran's Revolutionary Guards

The Trump administration reached out to Kurdish leader Barzani in May to establish a discreet communication link with Iran's Revolutionary Guards. The move highlights the difficulties Washington faces in engaging Tehran, particularly due to uncertainty over who holds real decision-making authority in Iran. Barzani's role as an intermediary reflects the complex diplomatic landscape in the Middle East. The back-channel approach suggests the US is seeking indirect ways to manage tensions with Iran outside formal diplomatic frameworks.
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