An Iranian source cited by Abu Salah, a Middle East commentator, said that the war is very likely to resume and that a US ground invasion is possible, which Iran expects to defeat its enemies. The source also claimed that Iran knew since signing the MoU with Trump that a new military confrontation was unavoidable and that Trump would break his promises.
An Iranian source cited by Abu Salah, a Middle East commentator, has assessed that the likelihood of a resumption of war is very high, and that a US ground invasion is a possibility that Iran is prepared for, expecting to defeat its enemies. The source also claimed that Iran has known since signing the memorandum of understanding with the Trump administration that a new military confrontation was unavoidable, and that Trump would break his promises.
The statement comes amid ongoing uncertainty over the US-Iran nuclear deal. The Zioneer has reported extensively on the negotiations and their fragility: on June 11, Israeli assessments warned that the likelihood of a return to full-scale fighting increases if a deal is not reached soon. On June 13, an Iranian analyst claimed the latest agreement text bars the US from claiming the war is over while continuing military operations. On June 15, an Iranian official warned that "fingers remain on the trigger" despite the emerging deal. On June 20, reports surfaced that the agreement was on the verge of collapse. On June 21, US officials held face-to-face talks with Iran. On June 30, Tehran suspected the MoU was a stalling tactic designed to buy time.
The source's remarks reflect a persistent distrust in Tehran of the US commitment to the deal, and echo earlier warnings from Iranian officials that the country is prepared for a renewed conflict.
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