Trump Acknowledges Direct IRGC Contact, Demands Iran's 'White Flag' as Ceasefire Expires

As the 60-day ceasefire lapses on Monday, President

As the 60-day ceasefire lapses on Monday, President Donald Trump remains firm on his core objective regarding Iran's nuclear program, revealing a direct channel of communication with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. In an exclusive phone interview with Fox News, Trump confirmed the existence of a backchannel for peace talks, cutting out traditional mediators and Iranian political figures.

"They should put up the white flag of surrender," Trump stated emphatically. He reiterated that the primary, non-negotiable demand is that Iran must never possess a nuclear weapon, emphasizing this position on Truth Social during the interview. When pressed on timing, Trump dismissed any sense of urgency, saying, "I have no time schedule. I'm not in a hurry."

The president acknowledged the complexity of dealing with Iran's fragmented leadership, which has seen several senior commanders killed in recent strikes, yet he confirmed that U.S. officials are engaging directly with IRGC representatives. "They're good poker players, but they're dying," he remarked, dismissing the notion that political considerations, such as midterm elections, are steering his military decisions.

In a striking warning, Trump addressed Oman's role

In a striking warning, Trump addressed Oman's role in the negotiations, cautioning, "If Oman gets in the way, we'll bomb the s--- out of them." He then shifted focus to Israel, stating it would be "most appropriate" for him to avoid involvement in its elections, though he left the door open to endorsing a candidate. On Gaza, Trump advised against Israeli strikes, noting that Hamas is "giving up their guns," and expressed confidence in his ability to foster peace alongside Israel, despite its rejection of trusting the militant group.

Addressing concerns about U.S. weapons stockpiles, Trump downplayed the resources expended, asserting, "What we've used is peanuts. We have a lot of mid-level weapons." His comments underscore a resolute stance as the ceasefire expires, with peace efforts continuing through unconventional channels.