Trump confirms IRGC backchannel, but calls for Iran's 'white flag of surrender'

Trump demands Iran ‘put up the white flag of surrender’ as MoU expires

President also claims US is in direct contact with IRGC, denies a rush to end conflict ahead of November's US midterms.

Aug 17, 2026

Iran fails to strike deal with US as deadline passes and Trump calls for ‘white flag of surrender'

Trump threatened to bomb Oman and demanded Iran's surrender as the 60-day ceasefire deadline expired with no deal over the Strait of Hormuz.

Aug 18, 2026

Trump confirms IRGC backchannel, but calls for Iran's 'white flag of surrender'

Trump confirmed a direct backchannel with the IRGC for peace talks and issued an extraordinary bombing warning to Oman as the ceasefire expires.

Aug 17, 2026