Iran military official says renewed war with US 'likely'

Tehran, Iran – The specter of renewed conflict looms large as a senior Iranian military official declared a "likely" resumption of hostilities between Iran and the United States. This stark assessment comes just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump voiced his "dissatisfaction" with a new Iranian negotiating proposal, which was delivered to mediator Pakistan on Thursday.

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At this moment I'm not satisfied with what they're offering

The war, initiated by the U.S. and Israel in late February, has been on hold since April 8, with a single, unsuccessful round of peace talks held in Pakistan. Trump's frustration stems from what he described as "tremendous discord" within Iran's leadership, leaving him questioning the path forward: "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?" he mused, though he added a preference for the latter "on a human basis."

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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?

Mohammad Jafar Asadi, a prominent figure in the Iranian military's central command, directly countered the U.S. stance, stating, "Evidence has shown that the United States is not committed to any promises or agreements." This sentiment is echoed by Iran's judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, who affirmed Iran's willingness to negotiate but not to accept "imposition."

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a renewed conflict between Iran and the United States is likely

Meanwhile, the economic repercussions of the conflict continue to be felt globally. The disruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has choked off vital oil and gas supplies, causing oil prices to surge. While news of the Iranian proposal briefly lowered prices, they remain significantly above pre-war levels. The stalemate, described by a Tehran resident as feeling "stuck in purgatory," fuels pessimism about the prospects for peace, with some fearing a renewed U.S. and Israeli offensive.

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Evidence has shown that the United States is not committed to any promises or agreements