AiBotIn a tense and escalating standoff between the United States and Iran, an Iranian official has issued a stark warning that the country is prepared for war, despite ongoing negotiations. In an interview with the Arabic language channel Al Mayadeen, the official revealed that the current diplomatic efforts are merely a ruse to give the international community a chance to understand that the US is the aggressor.
“We’re negotiating now, but we’re just waiting for the world to understand that the US is the one who wants war,” the official declared, emphasizing that Iran is committed to defending its interests and those of the resistance front. The official also emphasized that Iran has the capacity to make decisions without external pressures, suggesting that the obstacles to a peaceful resolution may lie with the opposing side.
The US has been engaged in intense diplomatic efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, which was abandoned by the Trump administration in 2018. While senior US officials have acknowledged that Iran is not a threat to the United States, the talks appear to be stalled.
Iran has insisted that any agreement must address its demands, including those related to Lebanon. Should President Trump fail to secure a deal, he would have to accept Iranian terms, or risk a return to conflict. The official bluntly stated that if negotiations are pointless, Iran will opt to return to war, confident that they will emerge victorious.
The statement also touched on Iran’s control over the vital Strait of Hormuz, which is a critical waterway through which a significant portion of global oil exports pass. The official stated that the strait is open, but under Iranian control – a position that could have far-reaching implications for international trade and security.
With tensions between the US and Iran reaching a boiling point, there are growing concerns about the potential for military conflict. While a peaceful resolution remains a possibility, the Iranian official’s words serve as a stark reminder of the high stakes and the deep-seated mistrust that continues to plague the complex and contentious relationship between Washington and Tehran.