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IRGC denies existence of direct hotline with US

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has rejected claims from American officials regarding a communication channel in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the report as a fabrication.

By 26 Jun 2026 · 18:00 CET Updated 26 Jun 2026 · 18:00 CET
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⚡ EXECUTIVE DISPATCH BRIEF Developing · Politics
  • Core Briefing: IRGC denies existence of direct hotline with US
  • Strategic Context: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has rejected claims from American officials regarding a communication channel in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the report as a fabrication.
  • Fact Checking & Evidence: Documented status is developing across primary accredited European reporting wires and official filings.
  • Editorial Integrity: Independent coverage adhering to the Europa Express European Press Standards and source verification framework.

AI disclosure: Summarised from a single named source by an AI model with editorial rules; links to the original report.

According to Euronews, a spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has formally denied that a direct hotline exists between Iran and the United States. The denial comes in response to claims made by American officials concerning maritime security coordination in the Strait of Hormuz.

The spokesperson dismissed the suggestion of such a link as a sheer lie. This statement follows warnings from Donald Trump regarding alleged ceasefire violations occurring within the same region. No further details were provided by the publication regarding the specific nature of the reported violations or the American claims of bilateral communication.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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