As The Zioneer reported two hours ago, leaked audio from a closed-door conversation reveals IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi telling senior regime officials that Iran got what it wanted from the US and is now focused on keeping the Americans on a 'short leash' while portraying Israel as the 'bad actor' in the Middle East, according to the full transcript released by a journalist.
A full transcript and additional audio excerpts from a closed-door conversation involving IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi were released by journalist Dror Balazada (Channel 14) at 22:18 Jerusalem, providing the complete context of statements first reported by The Zioneer at 20:34 Jerusalem. In the newly published material, Vahidi is heard telling senior regime officials that Iran 'brought President Trump to his knees' and 'got what we wanted,' outlining a strategy to keep the US 'on a short leash' by threatening closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and saying the goal is to make the Americans see Israel as 'the bad actor in the Middle East.'
The Zioneer first reported earlier tonight, at 20:34 Jerusalem, that Balazada had published initial exclusive quotes from the same conversation. That first alert cited Vahidi's claim of bringing Trump 'to his knees' and the strategy of keeping the US on a 'short leash.' The new material released at 22:18 represents a full transcript and longer vocal excerpts, offering a more detailed picture of the exchange. The recording's authenticity has not been independently verified, and the IRGC has not commented.
The leaked audio, which appears to have been recorded after the return of the Iranian delegation from negotiations with the US, comes amid a broader escalation between Tehran and Washington. As The Zioneer has reported over recent weeks, the IRGC has repeatedly raised alert levels (June 9), threatened immediate retaliation for US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz (June 10), issued ultimatums regarding nuclear talks (June 10), and has been launching 2–4 attack drones nightly at US Navy ships in the strait (June 17). The leaked conversation suggests the IRGC's posture may be deliberately confrontational.
It remains unclear precisely when the conversation was recorded and whether the full audio has been authenticated. The full scope of the regime's internal response to the leak is also not yet known.
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