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It's the IRGC, Stupid!

The White House keeps dancing around the real problem in Iran.

Jonathan Sweet and Mark Toth
Jun 29, 2026
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The IRGC seizes a ship in 2019. Photo: Fars News Agency

The White House’s dance with Tehran continues.

President Trump announced this morning on Truth Social, “IRAN HAS REQUESTED A MEETING. IT WILL TAK…

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