Iran war 'likely' to restart, senior Tehran official warns after Trump says US might be 'better off' without deal

Key Points:

• A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard official warned that renewed conflict between the US and Iran is likely, following President Trump's remarks suggesting the US might be better off without a nuclear agreement.
• Iranian commanders expressed confidence in their military strength, challenging the US to test its power on the ground after defeats at sea and in the air, while US Senator Lindsey Graham urged President Trump to escalate strikes if Iran remains provocative.
• Iran’s leadership, weakened by US strikes, has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the US blockade as a precondition for resuming nuclear talks, but Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the offer and hinted at possibly abandoning negotiations.
• The ongoing tensions have disrupted global oil markets, pushing prices above $100 per barrel, while the US warned shipping companies against paying Iranian fees for passage through the Strait and approved $8.6 billion in arms sales to allies in the region.
• On the diplomatic front, the Nobel Peace Prize committee called for the release of Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who is in urgent medical need while in custody, highlighting human rights concerns amid the conflict.