Iranian military official sees resumption of war with the US as probable
An Iranian military official stated this Saturday that a resumption of war between Iran and the United States is "probable," after US President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with a new Iranian negotiating proposal. "The Armed Forces are fully prepared for any new adventure or foolishness by the Americans," [...]
TL;DR
- An Iranian military official believes a resumption of war with the US is probable.
- This statement follows US President Donald Trump's dissatisfaction with Iran's latest peace proposal.
- The Iranian Armed Forces are declared to be fully prepared for any American actions.
- Iran had presented a multi-phase negotiation proposal to the US via Pakistan, focusing initially on ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- US media reported that Trump was not convinced by the proposal due to its delay in addressing Iran's nuclear program.
- Direct talks are stalled because Iran refuses to negotiate while under a US naval blockade.
- Iran controls traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil prices.