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In mid-May, U.S. officials reached out to Nechirvan Barzani to establish a backchannel communication with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) amid stalled negotiations. The IRGC's influence has increased following significant leadership changes in Iran, complicating U.S. efforts to negotiate effectively. Current mediators are still working to facilitate dialogue, but progress has been limited.
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In mid-May, U.S. officials reached out to Nechirvan Barzani to establish a backchannel communication with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) amid stalled negotiations. The IRGC's influence has increased following significant leadership changes in Iran, complicating U.S. efforts to negotiate effectively. Current mediators are still working to facilitate dialogue, but progress has been limited.
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