An Iranian official considers a resumption of war with the United States likely

A senior Iranian military official on Saturday deemed a resumption of war with the United States “probable” following Donald Trump’s rejection of a new offer from Tehran to revive peace negotiations.

A ceasefire took effect on April 8 after nearly 40 days of Israeli-American air strikes on Iran and retaliation from Tehran in the region.

The deadlock persists, with direct talks in Islamabad on April 11 proving unsuccessful due to strong disagreements on various issues, from the Strait of Hormuz to the nuclear aspect.

Iran transmitted a new text this week via Pakistan, with no details revealed. Donald Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the proposal, stating his preference to avoid completely annihilating Iran but suggesting that war could still be an option.

“Resumption of conflict between Iran and the United States is probable, as the US has shown a lack of respect for any promises or agreements,” reacted Mohammad Jafar Asadi, deputy inspector of Iran’s armed forces.

Whether it’s war or diplomatic negotiations, Tehran is ready for both scenarios, with the ball now in the court of the United States according to Kazem Gharibabadi, vice minister of Foreign Affairs.

Trump had until Friday to seek Congressional authorization for war but chose to notify parliamentary officials that hostilities against Iran had ended. However, the presence of forces in the region indicates otherwise.

Although the USS Gerald Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, left the Middle East, 20 navy vessels, including two other aircraft carriers, remain deployed.

The war has resulted in thousands of deaths, mainly in Iran and Lebanon, while continuing to impact the global economy, with oil prices reaching unprecedented levels.

While the bombings have ceased, Washington has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports in response to Tehran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil supply used to pass.

Iran remains steadfast, with plans to enact a law placing the Strait of Hormuz under military control, prohibiting Israeli ships from passing, and charging tolls for passage.

Despite a ceasefire, Iranians still face economic challenges due to inflation and unemployment, exacerbated by decades of international sanctions.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged companies to avoid layoffs amid the economic war, echoing the sentiment of many Iranians struggling to cope with the situation.

The situation remains tense, with many fearing further escalation and unrest in the coming days.