Iran has signalled that the war with the United States may resume as President Donald Trump has kept the world guessing over the future of the fragile ceasefire. Iran’s armed forces said it is “likely” theUS-Israel waron the country will resume as “evidence shows the US is not committed to any agreements or treaties,” according to the country’s media.
“The actions and statements of US officials are primarily media-driven aimed first at preventing a drop in oil prices and second at extricating themselves from the mess they have created,” Mohammad Jafar Asadi, deputy of the military headquarters, said in a statement carried by Iran’s Fars news agency. “The armed forces are fully prepared for any new adventures or foolishness from the Americans,” he said.
Furthermore, Trump’s shifting stance on Iran has deepened uncertainty. While Washington has declared that hostilities have been “terminated,” military pressure — including a continuing naval blockade — remains in place, and diplomacy appears stalled.
Also, Trump said that the United States may be “better off” without a deal with Iran. He said that he was “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal; however, he did not elaborate on the proposal’s apparent shortcomings.
“They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what happens,” Trump told reporters Friday at the White House. Asked about what he sees as the proposal’s shortcomings, Trump said, “They’re asking for things I can’t agree to.”
While Trump was speaking to reporters in Washington, a reporter asked him, “Are you considering new strikes on Iran?” On this, Trump said, “Why would I tell you that?” essentially ending the conversation.
Discussing a Thursday briefing with Adm. Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, Trump said the US has just two options in Iran. “I mean, 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? I mean, those are the options,” Trump said.
Asked if he wanted to pursue the former, Trump said: “I’d prefer not. On a human basis, I’d prefer not, but that’s the option.”
The shaky ceasefire between the US and Iran has lasted for three weeks.
Apoorva Shukla is a journalist at Times Now, where she thrives on dissecting political developments both at home and abroad. A graduate of Delhi Univ...View More
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