Iran's IRGC Denies Backchannel Talks with US, Calls Claims 'Delusion'
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) denied US President Donald Trump's claim of backchannel talks between Washington and the IRGC, calling it a 'delusion' and 'fantasy.' IRGC spokesman Brig. Gen. Hossein Mohebbi stated no negotiations are occurring, attributing this to US breaches of commitments. He emphasized that diplomatic matters are handled by other Iranian institutions and warned that Trump's statements aim to manipulate global oil prices. Both IRGC and Iran's Foreign Ministry rejected reports of secret contacts with the US.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (33/100). Lens Score 58/100.
Outlets measured: firstpost, wion. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
wion broke this story on 17 Aug, 03:35 pm. Other outlets followed.
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