An Iranian military official stated today (Saturday) that the possibility of renewed war with the United States has become real, as peace talks continue to stall and U.S. President Donald Trump criticizes Iran's latest proposal in negotiations, according to Agence France-Presse.
Mohammad Jafar Asadi, Deputy Chief of Inspection at the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters of the Armed Forces, was quoted by the Fars News Agency saying, "The renewal of conflict between Iran and the United States is a likely scenario, and facts have shown that the United States does not adhere to any promises or agreements."
Details of the Situation
Asadi added, "The armed forces are fully prepared for any adventure or reckless act by the Americans." This comes at a time when a ceasefire agreement has been in effect since April 8, following nearly 40 days of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, which responded with attacks on several countries in the region.
On Friday, Iran presented a new proposal for negotiations through Pakistan, which is acting as a mediator between Washington and Tehran, without disclosing any details about its content. However, President Trump confirmed on Friday that he is "not satisfied" with the new proposal, stating to reporters in the White House garden, "At this moment, I am not happy with what they are offering."
Context and Background
In related news, Iranian media reported that Tehran executed two men today on charges of espionage for Israel, with one accused of gathering intelligence near the Natanz nuclear site in Isfahan. The Iranian judiciary confirmed the execution of Yaqoub Karim Pour and Nasser Bakrzadeh after they were convicted of intelligence cooperation with Israel and the Mossad.
The judiciary also indicated that Karim Pour leaked sensitive information to a Mossad officer, while Bakrzadeh was accused of gathering information on government and religious figures and key sites, including in the Natanz area. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights stated that since the outbreak of war with U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, at least nine people have been executed in connection with protests that occurred in January 2026.
Impact and Consequences
The specter of renewed war looms as the U.S. continues its naval blockade and Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, putting pressure on diplomatic solutions. Meanwhile, Trump has announced that he is "not satisfied" with Iran's latest proposal, indicating that negotiations are still ongoing.
Axios reported that Islamabad has requested Tehran to present a revised proposal after Trump rejected the previous one, which focused on opening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the naval blockade. The Iranian Foreign Ministry confirmed that Pakistan will remain the official mediator for talks with the U.S., noting that Tehran seeks a pathway that can "ensure the complete cessation of the threat of war."
Impact on the Arab Region
In a related context, the Narges Mohammadi Foundation, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, announced that the Iranian activist was urgently transferred from prison to a hospital in northwestern Iran after suffering a "catastrophic deterioration" in her health condition. Narges Mohammadi experienced two episodes of loss of consciousness and a severe heart attack, raising widespread concern about her health status.
It is worth noting that Narges Mohammadi's family had been pleading for weeks for her transfer to appropriate medical facilities, and her transfer to the hospital came as a last-minute measure, raising questions about human rights and healthcare in Iranian prisons.