The Iranian former commander who could be Trump's pick to negotiate with
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A former Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander is being considered as a U.S. contact for diplomatic talks.
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A former Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander has emerged as a potential intermediary for Trump administration negotiations with Iran, according to reporting on possible diplomatic channels. The development comes as Iran's Supreme Leader's health status remains unclear, creating uncertainty about the country's leadership and potentially opening space for backchannel discussions. Using former military or intelligence figures as unofficial negotiators allows both governments to explore positions without formal diplomatic commitments. The Trump administration has signaled interest in direct talks with Iran on nuclear and regional security issues, marking a shift from the previous approach. Such back-channel contacts typically precede any official diplomatic engagement and serve to test whether productive negotiations are possible.
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