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Trump Confirms Iran Backchannel, Demands 'White Flag' as Ceasefire Deadline Passes
President Trump confirms direct backchannel talks with Iran’s IRGC, but insists on a “white flag of surrender” and no nuclear…
By Lila Merrick
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