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'Impossible Operation Or Bad Deal': Iran Guards' 2 Options For Trump
Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned the United States that it faces a choice between an 'impossible' military operation or a 'bad deal' with Tehran. The remarks come amid a US-Israel-led war in the region, a naval blockade on Iran, and stalled negotiations, with Iran proposing a deadline-driven deal and Washington expressing skepticism.
Why It Matters
The Guards' warning signals a critical juncture that could lead to either renewed conflict or a diplomatic settlement, with potential impacts on regional security and global oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Timeline
6 Events
May 3, 2026: Trump says he is reviewing Iran's proposal but doubts it acceptable
May 3, 2026
Trump said on Truth Social that he would be reviewing Iran's latest proposal but cannot imagine that it would be acceptable.
May 3, 2026: Axios reports a one-month deadline for negotiations
May 3, 2026
Axios reported that Tehran had set a one-month deadline for negotiations on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, end the US naval blockade and permanently end the war in Iran and Lebanon.
May 2, 2026: Iranian media report proposal contents; 30-day window
May 2, 2026
Tasnim and Fars reported on the contents of Iran's latest proposal. Tasnim said outstanding issues should be resolved within 30 days and should focus on ending the war, including withdrawal of US forces, lifting the naval blockade, releasing Iran's frozen assets and lifting sanctions, ending the war on all fronts including Lebanon, and a new mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz.
April 8, 2026: War on hold; US blockade begins; Hormuz largely closed
April 8, 2026
The Middle East war has been on hold since April 8, with the US naval blockade on Iranian ports and Iran keeping the Strait of Hormuz largely closed.
One failed round of peace talks in Pakistan
April 2026
The article states that one failed round of peace talks had taken place in Pakistan prior to the current stalemate.
Late February 2026: US-Israel war launches in the Middle East
February 2026
The article notes that the Middle East war was launched by the United States and Israel in late February 2026.