Iran says it’s in ‘full-scale war’ with US as mediators said to proffer 10-day truce

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Monday that Iran is engaged in a "full-scale war" with the United States, emphasizing the need to accept the conflict's repercussions. "The reality is that today the Islamic Republic of Iran is engaged in a full-scale war," Pezeshkian said, adding, "we must be realistic and accept the natural consequences of this resistance."

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The reality is that today the Islamic Republic of Iran is engaged in a full-scale war.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's top negotiator, echoed this sentiment, alleging that U.S. military actions contradict its stated desire to end the escalation. "Americans keep bringing new military equipment to the region and claim they want to stop the war," Ghalibaf stated on X. "They’ve bet on our intelligence being as low as their own IQ."

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we must be realistic and accept the natural consequences of this resistance.

Meanwhile, U.S. officials are preparing for potential military operations against Iran, though they acknowledge limitations. A U.S. official told the Washington Post that the Pentagon's ability to sustain operations is hampered by insufficient stockpiles of air defense and long-range missiles, as well as battle damage from prior conflicts. "We do not have enough to safely sustain operations, and I don’t think the White House is aware of that," the official warned.

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Americans keep bringing new military equipment to the region and claim they want to stop the war.

Despite the heightened rhetoric and military preparations, diplomatic efforts continue. An Iranian foreign ministry spokesman confirmed that mediators have conveyed messages and ideas to Tehran, indicating ongoing exchanges with the United States.

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They’ve bet on our intelligence being as low as their own IQ.