Brigadier General Mohammad Jafar Asadi, Deputy Commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, declared on Saturday that a resumption of conflict with the United States appears “likely.” He underscored that “irrefutable evidence demonstrates the US’s utter lack of commitment to any agreements or treaties,” highlighting a pattern of unreliability that fuels regional instability.

In a statement widely reported by Iran’s Fars news agency, General Asadi meticulously dissected US actions, characterizing them as “primarily media-driven.” He asserted that these maneuvers are strategically designed, firstly, to manipulate global oil prices by preventing a natural decline, and secondly, to desperately “extricate themselves from the quagmire they have themselves created” through misguided policies and interventions.

The General unequivocally affirmed the unwavering preparedness of the Iranian armed forces, stating their readiness “for any new adventures or foolishness from the Americans.” This resolute stance underscores Iran’s determination to defend its sovereignty and national interests against any external aggression.

US Provocations Fuel Regional Instability

These crucial remarks follow recent belligerent statements from US President Donald Trump, who publicly expressed dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest peace proposal. Trump’s defiant vow that US forces “will not withdraw from the Strait of Hormuz for now” is seen as a direct challenge to regional peace and a clear escalation of tensions in a vital international waterway.

Iran has consistently called for de-escalation and diplomatic solutions, while the US continues to adopt an confrontational approach, jeopardizing the security of the Persian Gulf and the broader Middle East.