Iran Warns US-Israel War May Resume, Says Washington Not Committed To Agreements

Rising tensions between Iran and the United States have once again sparked fears of renewed conflict, with Tehran warning that a pause in hostilities may only be temporary. Fresh remarks from Iran's military leadership and sharp comments from US President Donald Trump point to widening differences, even as a fragile ceasefire remains in place.

Iran Warns Conflict May Resume

Iran's armed forces have said it is "likely" that the US-Israel war on the country will resume, signalling growing distrust of Washington's intentions. Mohammad Jafar Asadi, deputy at Iran's military headquarters, claimed that recent developments show the United States is not adhering to prior understandings.

"The actions and statements of US officials are primarily media-driven, aimed first at preventing a drop in oil prices and second at extricating themselves from the mess they have created," Asadi said.

He stressed that Iranian forces are maintaining heightened readiness amid the uncertainty. "The armed forces are fully prepared for any new adventures or foolishness from the Americans," he added.

Trump Rejects Iran's Proposal for Talks

The warning from Tehran comes shortly after US President Donald Trump dismissed Iran's latest proposal for negotiations. According to Iranian state media, the proposal failed to meet Washington's expectations.

"They want to make a deal, but ... I'm not satisfied with it," Trump told reporters before departing the White House for Florida. He also described Iran's leadership as "very disjointed" and divided into "two or three groups."

Despite rejecting the proposal, Trump has continued to insist that active hostilities have ended due to the ceasefire, maintaining that the war has effectively been "terminated."

War Powers Debate and Political Deadlock

At the same time, a key domestic legal debate in the United States remains unresolved. Trump criticised the War Powers Resolution, which requires Congressional approval for military action within 60 days, calling it "unconstitutional."

The May 1 deadline tied to the resolution is expected to lapse without action after lawmakers adjourned for a week. A Democratic-led attempt in the Senate to block continued military engagement also failed for the sixth time, reflecting ongoing political divisions in Washington.

"Cannot Let Lunatics Have Nuclear Weapons"

Even as he spoke of a ceasefire, Trump defended US involvement by citing nuclear concerns. Addressing a crowd at a public event, he said the conflict was rooted in preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

"You know, we're in a war because I think you would agree we cannot let lunatics have a nuclear weapon. Do you agree?" Trump said, drawing chants of "USA" from the audience.

The contrast between claims of a concluded conflict and warnings of renewed war highlights the fragile and uncertain state of US-Iran relations, with both sides signalling that tensions remain far from resolved.