Iran warns war with US could resume, accuses Washington of ceasefire breach

A senior Iranian military commander has warned that conflict with the United States could resume soon, escalating tensions after Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest proposal to end the war.

Mohammad Jafar Asadi, a senior figure in Iran’s central military command, said renewed fighting was “likely,” according to remarks published by Fars News Agency.

He accused Washington of failing to honour its commitments, claiming US statements were driven more by optics than intent. “The actions and statements of US officials are primarily media-driven,” Asadi said, adding they were aimed at stabilising oil prices and managing the fallout of the conflict.

Asadi also warned that Iran’s armed forces are on high alert. “The armed forces are fully prepared for any new adventures or foolishness from the Americans,” he said.

Trump signals hard line

The warning came as Trump dismissed Iran’s latest proposal, indicating little appetite for a deal at this stage.

“So they want to make a deal, but I don’t. I’m not satisfied with it,” Trump told reporters, adding that Iran was negotiating from a position of weakness. “Iran wants to make a deal because they have no military left, essentially.”

He stopped short of confirming immediate military action but made clear that escalation remains on the table. “There are options… do we want to go and just blast the hell out of them… or do we want to try and make a deal?” he said.

Stalemate deepens

The latest exchange underscores the fragile state of the standoff, even as efforts continue to revive negotiations. Iran recently submitted a revised response to a US-backed peace framework, but American officials have indicated it falls short of key demands — particularly on curbing Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Washington has consistently insisted that any agreement must impose strict limits on Iran’s nuclear activities, while Tehran maintains its programme is for civilian purposes.

With sanctions still in place and a continued US military presence in the region, the deadlock shows little sign of easing — raising the risk that the current ceasefire could unravel if tensions escalate further.