War Could Resume at Any Moment: Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf
In a televised address broadcast early Sunday morning, Ghalibaf declared that Tehran maintains "zero trust" in the United States and is fully prepared for any military escalation.
The Speaker's stern warning comes amidst crumbling confidence in the current ceasefire and ongoing diplomatic deadlock. "We have no faith in the United States," Ghalibaf stated, adding that "the signs suggest the fires of conflict could be reignited at any time." Analysts suggest that Tehran's rigid stance is a direct reaction to Washington’s recent strategic demands and the looming April 22 deadline set by the U.S. administration.
Israel on High Alert In immediate response to Ghalibaf’s rhetoric, Israeli Radio reported that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have been placed on "High Alert." Military sources indicate that the IDF is preparing for the possibility of a total collapse of the ceasefire. Security has been significantly reinforced along borders and at key strategic installations to counter potential retaliatory strikes or renewed hostilities.
International Concern The escalating rhetoric has alarmed the international community. NATO and various global monitoring agencies are tracking the situation with heightened urgency. Given that the Strait of Hormuz remains a central point of contention, any resumption of kinetic warfare is expected to have an immediate and devastating impact on global energy prices and international maritime security.
As the countdown to the expiration of the current truce continues, the diplomatic window appears to be closing. With both Tehran and Washington standing firm on their respective "red lines," the Middle East remains on the brink of a large-scale military confrontation that could redraw the security map of the region for years to come.