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The possibility of renewed fighting between the United States and Iran is becoming increasingly likely, according to a senior Iranian military official.
Mohammad Jafar Asadi, a high-ranking figure in Iran’s military command, said on Saturday that evidence suggested that the US has not honoured its promises, fueling tensions between the two nations. This warning comes after US President Donald Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest proposal for negotiations.
On Thursday, Iran submitted a draft to Pakistan, which had been mediating the conflict. Although the contents of the proposal were not disclosed, Trump made it clear that he was not satisfied with Iran’s offer, accusing internal discord within Iran’s leadership as the primary obstacle to progress in the peace talks.
“At this moment, I’m not satisfied with what they’re offering,” Trump said, as he struggled to decide whether to escalate the conflict or pursue diplomatic solutions.
In response, Iran’s judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, stressed that Iran had never shied away from negotiations but would not accept any imposed terms. Meanwhile, Iran’s military leadership accused the US of failing to honour its commitments. This has added to the already tense environment surrounding the conflict, particularly in the Middle East.
Despite the ceasefire in the Gulf, fighting continues in Lebanon, where Israel has carried out deadly airstrikes, intensifying the regional crisis.
Meanwhile, economic pressures are mounting in both Iran and the US. The US has imposed further sanctions on Iran’s economy, while Iran has retained its hold over the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global oil trade.
The war’s toll on the Iranian economy is significant, with inflation soaring past 50 per cent, and many Iranians struggling to afford basic necessities.
In response, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called for businesses to avoid layoffs amid the economic challenges. However, he also warned that Iran’s enemies would face “economic and cultural jihad.”
