President Donald Trump confirmed that he will eliminate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in a manner similar to ISIS, and revealed that Iran has contacted him requesting a meeting. 'Yes, that's correct, we'll see what happens,' Trump said, according to a report. The statement reinforces his earlier threat and adds a new diplomatic dimension.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening confirmed that he intends to eliminate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in a manner similar to the campaign against ISIS, and disclosed that Iran has contacted him requesting a meeting. The statement, reported at 23:12 Jerusalem time, comes less than an hour after The Zioneer reported Trump's earlier threats to eliminate the IRGC and his assertion that negotiation is impossible. In the new remarks, Trump said, 'Yes, that's correct, we'll see what happens. We received a phone call on my way here, and they want to meet.'
The confirmation adds a diplomatic twist to an already tense standoff between Washington and Tehran. Over the past weeks, as The Zioneer has covered, the US and Iran have exchanged bellicose rhetoric, including IRGC threats against Trump and Trump's warnings of massive strikes. The new development suggests a potential opening for dialogue, even as Trump maintains a hardline posture toward the IRGC. The authenticity of the phone call and the nature of any proposed meeting remain unverified, and the report is based on a single source.
2 developments
- DevelopingTrump claims Iran 'wants to meet' — Reuters reports
- DevelopingFormer IRGC commander reportedly threatens to assassinate Trump inside the White House
- DevelopingIRGC warns it may shift from defensive posture, attack to lift naval blockade
- ConfirmedTrump threatens to 'eliminate' Iranian leadership, says US plans significant attacks today
Source and signal
- Internal intake