President Trump has turned down Iran’s most recent peace offer while an Iranian military leader cautioned that warfare could restart, even though the White House notified Congress on Friday that hostilities with Iran have concluded.
Mohammad Jafar Asadi, a high-ranking official in Iran’s military central command, stated that “a renewed conflict between Iran and the United States is likely,” as reported by the Fars news agency.
Asadi’s comments came after President Trump rejected an offer that would have included reopening the Strait of Hormuz, halting combat operations and the naval blockade, and postponing talks about Iran’s nuclear program for future negotiations.
“They want to make a deal,” President Trump informed reporters, but added, “I’m not satisfied with it.”
While Trump didn’t detail his specific objections, he has consistently stated that any agreement must tackle Iran’s nuclear program and stop the Islamic Republic from creating nuclear weapons.
“They’ve made strides, but I’m not sure if they ever get there,” President Trump commented about Iran’s leadership, which he characterized as having “tremendous discord.”
The White House’s message to Congress declared that combat with Iran has concluded, even as ongoing statements from both sides suggest continued uncertainty about the circumstances.
In Israel, the political-security cabinet is set to meet Monday evening to address several matters, including the U.S.-Iran talks, continuing combat in Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreement, and the Gaza situation with Hamas’s unwillingness to disarm, according to Ynet.
Israeli leaders are also making preparations for the potential immediate restart of combat with Iran should negotiations fail.
Despite the unclear status of negotiations and potential renewed fighting, President Trump sent correspondence to Congress on Friday stating that “The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated,” as the War Powers Resolution deadline expired without congressional action.
The 1973 legislation mandates congressional authorization within 60 days of military involvement, or 90 days with an extension. Trump cautioned that the Iranian threat “remains significant.”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated, “We are in a ceasefire right now, which our understanding means, the 60-day clock pauses or stops.” President Trump added, “Every other president considered it totally unconstitutional, and we agree with that.” Congress took no enforcement measures as lawmakers departed Washington following an unsuccessful Democratic attempt to force an end to the conflict.
