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Iran warns renewed war with US is likely after Trump rejects peace plan
International
Published on 2 May 2026
Ceasefire holds on paper as Lebanon fighting continues
A senior Iranian military officer says renewed conflict with the US is likely, citing President Trump’s rejection of Iran’s new peace proposal. Even with a ceasefire, fighting continues in Lebanon. The US meanwhile approves major arms sales to regional allies, while Iran’s economy strains under expanding sanctions and blockades.
- Iran says renewed war with the US is likely
- Trump’s dissatisfaction with a new peace proposal is cited
- Ceasefire persists while Lebanon fighting continues
- US arms sales and sanctions deepen Iran’s economic stress
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