Iran Military Warns War with US ‘Likely’ to Resume as Diplomacy Stalls

TEHRAN — A senior Iranian military official declared on Saturday that a renewed conflict with the United States is “likely,” as Tehran claims Washington is not committed to any agreements and the Islamic Republic’s armed forces remain on high alert for a potential return to hostilities.

The stark warning from Mohammad Jafar Asadi, deputy inspector of the Iranian military headquarters, came just hours after President Donald Trump publicly rejected Tehran’s latest peace proposal, stating he was “not satisfied” with what the Iranians were offering.

“A renewed conflict between Iran and the United States is likely, and evidence has also shown that the United States does not adhere to any commitments or agreement.”
— Mohammad Jafar Asadi, Deputy Inspector of the Iranian Military Headquarters

Asadi accused U.S. officials of making statements that are “primarily media-driven, aimed first at preventing a drop in oil prices and second at escaping the predicament they have created for themselves.”

Despite the fragile ceasefire that has been in place since April 8—brokered by Pakistan—Asadi emphasized that the Iranian armed forces are in “full readiness for any renewed adventurism and miscalculation by the United States.”

🃏 Trump Rejects Proposal, Threatens ‘Blast the Hell Out of Them’

The heightened military rhetoric from Tehran followed President Trump’s public dismissal of Iran’s latest diplomatic efforts. On Friday, Iran delivered a new proposal to Pakistani mediators in an attempt to break the stalemate and end the war.

However, speaking to reporters, Trump said, “At this moment I’m not satisfied with what they’re offering,” and accused Iran’s leadership of being “very disjointed,” split into “two or three groups” that cannot agree on a negotiating position.

Trump reiterated that military action remains a viable option, stating, “Do we want to go and just blast the hell out of them and finish them forever, or do we want to try and make a deal?” While he said he would “prefer not” to take the first option “on a human basis,” the threat underscored the deepening impasse.

⚔️ Why a Resumption of War Is ‘Likely’

The primary factors driving Iran’s assessment that war is “likely” stem from a fundamental breakdown in trust and incompatible demands.

Failure of Diplomacy & Unmet Demands
According to a detailed analysis from Al Jazeera, the situation in Tehran is one of deep pessimism. Iranian officials believe they have shown flexibility in negotiations—both before the war, during talks in Islamabad, and throughout the current ceasefire—yet feel they have not seen the same approach from Washington.

A key demand from Tehran that the US appears unwilling to meet is the immediate lifting of the naval blockade. The assessment from the Iranian military headquarters is that the United States is asking for a “surrender,” which is “not an option” for the Islamic Republic.

The Nuclear and Strait of Hormuz Stalemate
The core issue remains unresolved: Iran insists that the status of the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions relief be discussed before moving on to major issues like the nuclear file. Washington, however, is demanding that Tehran address its nuclear program upfront. This fundamental sequencing disagreement has left both sides “far apart.”

Divisions in Tehran and Washington
Compounding the diplomatic failure are internal divisions. Trump characterized Tehran’s leadership as “disjointed,” while Iran points to what it sees as aggressive and inconsistent policies from the White House.

Despite the lack of a formal agreement, the ceasefire remains technically in effect; there has been no exchange of fire between U.S. and Iranian forces since April 7.

📋 Key Takeaways

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