Iran prepares for the reactivation of war after Washington's refusal of the peace plan

JerusalemThe international political climate has once again become tense in recent hours after the United States rejected the peace proposal presented by Iran. The decision has provoked an immediate reaction from Tehran and has increased fears that the ceasefire may collapse. From the Iranian military leadership, the tone has been forceful. A senior Iranian military official, Brigadier General Mohammad Jafar Asadi, has warned the Iranian agency Fars that it is “probable” that the conflict with the United States and Israel will resume. Asadi assured that Iran is “fully prepared for any new adventure or stupidity by the Americans” and added that “surprise measures are prepared for the enemy”.

In the same vein, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for International and Legal Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, stated that his country has always advocated for diplomacy and that Iran has presented a proposal to Pakistan with the aim of ending the war definitively. “Now the ball is in the United States' court to choose between the diplomatic path and confrontation,” he said, warning that Iran is prepared for both scenarios and maintains a deep distrust of Washington.

Tensions have also risen at the institutional level. Iran's mission to the UN has accused the United States of violating the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and has described its behavior as “hypocritical”. According to Tehran, Washington is not fulfilling its international obligations while maintaining a large nuclear arsenal. In a statement, it affirmed that “during 56 years, the United States, possessing thousands of nuclear warheads and the main proliferator of this type of weapon, has clearly violated its non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament obligations established in Articles I and VI of the Treaty”. Iran has also argued that there are no restrictions regarding uranium enrichment, as long as it is carried out under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

This exchange of statements has come just hours after US President, Donald Trump, stated that he is not "satisfied" with the Iranian proposal and hinted that "perhaps it would be better not to reach any agreement". The president has placed the conflict in a scenario of maximum pressure and has left only two options on the table: an agreement or the "complete" destruction of the country's capabilities. "They are not presenting the kind of agreement we want to see," declared Trump, who insisted that the United States wants to "resolve this correctly" and has no intention of withdrawing early or leaving the problem open to reappear "in three years' time".

The nuclear program and Hormuz, at the center of the table

The details of the new Iranian proposal have not yet been officially confirmed, but according to The Wall Street Journal, Tehran must have softened some initial conditions. Iran could have proposed to simultaneously initiate talks about the Strait of Hormuz if the United States reduces its blockade and guarantees that there will be no new attacks. In parallel, the Persian country has shown itself willing to discuss its nuclear program in exchange for an easing of American sanctions, and has opened the door to possible direct talks in Pakistan.

Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, in the last few hours both Iran and the United States have announced new measures. Tehran is studying legislation that could restrict the passage of Israeli ships and other countries considered enemies, unless they pay war reparations. At the same time, the United States has warned that shipping companies could be sanctioned if they pay tolls to cross the strait and is creating the Maritime Freedom Construct, an initiative to strengthen coordination, information exchange, and sanctions enforcement in the area. This move has been described by some analysts as proof of Washington's difficulties in unilaterally controlling this strategic route, amid tensions with some NATO and European Union allies.

At this time, negotiations are blocked, political language has hardened, and trust between the parties is minimal. Added to all this is the pressure from Israel, where Defense Minister Israel Katz warned on Thursday that his country could "be forced to act again" to neutralize what it considers existential Iranian threats.