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Iran's IRGC Insider Now Leads Sensitive U.S. Talks

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Iran has sent a key security figure to negotiate with the United States. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, is leading talks in Islamabad. Ghalibaf built his career inside the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The IRGC is Iran’s most powerful military and security force. His background marks a significant shift in diplomatic strategy. This move comes during internal changes within Iran’s leadership. Ghalibaf is now seen as a central pillar of the regime. His direct involvement shows the high importance of these negotiations with Washington.