Iran military official says renewed war with US ‘likely’
A senior Iranian military official stated that renewed conflict with the United States is 'likely,' following stalled peace talks and criticism from President Donald Trump over Iran's negotiating proposal. The war, which began in February 2026, has been on hold since April 8, but fighting continues in Lebanon between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. Economic pressures mount in both countries, with disrupted oil flows, sanctions, and major arms sales announced by the U.S. to regional allies.
- ▪A senior Iranian military officer said renewed conflict with the U.S. is 'likely' due to lack of trust in American commitments.
- ▪President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's latest peace proposal and suggested the possibility of renewed military action.
- ▪Fighting persists in Lebanon despite a ceasefire in the Gulf, with Israeli strikes killing 13 people in southern Lebanon.
- ▪The U.S. has approved billions in arms sales to Middle Eastern allies, including a $4 billion Patriot missile deal with Qatar.
- ▪Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. counter-blockade have severely disrupted global energy supplies and Iranian oil exports.
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Iran military official says renewed war with US ‘likely’Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA man walks past an Iranian flag depicting images of children killed on the first day of the war.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 02, 2026, 04:30 PMUpdated May 02, 2026, 04:30 PMTEHRAN – A senior Iranian military officer said on May 2 that renewed fighting between the US and Iran was “likely”, hours after President Donald Trump said he was “not satisfied” with a new Iranian negotiating proposal.Iran delivered the draft to mediator Pakistan in the evening on April 30, state media reported without detailing its contents.
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