Iran's Revolutionary Guard and army have warned that any renewed attacks by the United States or Israel will be met with retaliation extending beyond the Middle East. Officials stated that the promised regional war would extend beyond the region this time, reaching places that cannot even be imagined, and that Tehran is prepared to open new fronts if aggression is repeated.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have indicated that while progress is being made toward a deal, the threat of renewed strikes remains. Trump stated he was prepared to wait a few more days to receive the right answers from Tehran, warning that a military campaign could restart very quickly. Trump further claimed he had previously come within an hour of restarting hostilities, stating that his forces are ready to go.
Diplomatic action intensified Thursday in a push to break the deadlock between the United States and Iran. While Iran is assessing the latest peace proposal from the U.S. to avoid a resumption of hostilities, Tehran submitted a new offer this week. However, public accounts indicate that this offer repeats terms previously rejected by Trump, contributing to a weeks-long stalemate.