"The conflict between Iran and the US risks recurring, as evidence shows the US does not commit to any promises or agreements," said general Mohammad Jafar Asadi, deputy commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya central command, on may 2.

Asadi accused US officials' actions and statements of being primarily media-oriented, aimed first at preventing oil prices from falling, and then at "escaping the chaos they themselves created".

The Iranian military official affirmed that the country's armed forces remain on high alert and are prepared to respond to any escalation.

"The armed forces are fully prepared for any adventurous or foolish actions from the US," he stated.

General Mohammad Jafar Asadi, deputy commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya central command. *Photo: abdimedia*

According to Iranian state media, Tehran sent a draft negotiation proposal to the US, via Pakistan as a mediator, on the evening of april 30. However, President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction, accusing the stalled US-Iran negotiations of being due to "major disagreements within Iranian leadership".

"Should we kill them all or do we want to try negotiating with them?" the US President asked, adding that he did not want to choose the first option for "humanitarian reasons".

Iran's Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei stated on may 1 that Tehran "has never shied away from negotiations" but would not accept "imposed" peace terms.

The US and Iran reached a ceasefire on april 7 and extended it for negotiations, but they have not found common ground to reach an agreement to fully end the conflict. Trump admitted on may 1 that the conflict might not be resolved, stating that Iran remains a "significant threat" to the country and the US military.

Ngoc Anh (Based on AFP, Times of Israel, India Today)