Tehran, Iran – In a significant political and military escalation, Iranian Revolutionary Guard intelligence presented US President Donald Trump with two unpalatable options on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The intelligence agency asserted that the White House’s decision-making room has become extremely limited given the current situation on the ground.
The Revolutionary Guard’s intelligence service stated in an official statement that Trump must choose between an “impossible military operation” against Iranian territory or accepting a “bad deal” with Tehran.
This statement coincides with sharp threats issued by Mohsen Rezaei, the Iranian Supreme Leader’s military advisor. He described the United States as “the only pirate with aircraft carriers.” He also warned that Iran’s naval capabilities could turn the region’s waters into a “graveyard for American warships and forces.” He cited the wreckage of American aircraft in Isfahan as evidence of Washington’s past military failures.
An Iranian proposal with a specific timetable
On the diplomatic front, the American news website Axios revealed a new Iranian move aimed at breaking the deadlock. Tehran has proposed a one-month timeframe for negotiations aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement with Washington. This proposed agreement aims to end the state of war in Iran and Lebanon and lift the naval blockade imposed on the region, in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.
وبحسب مصادر مطلعة، فإن طهران وضعت شرطا حازما يقضي بعدم فتح أي جولات تفاوضية جديدة بشأن “الملف النووي” إلا بعد التوصل إلى هذا الاتفاق الشامل. كما اشترطت إنهاء العمليات العسكرية والحصار.
Trump awaits final wording
For his part, US President Donald Trump confirmed that he had been briefed on the broad outlines of this potential agreement. He also indicated that he was awaiting the “precise wording” of the texts before making a final decision.
Despite this relative openness to negotiation, Trump’s remarks were not without warning. He hinted that the United States was prepared for all scenarios if the Iranian terms did not meet the national security aspirations of the US and its allies in the region.
These developments come amid international anticipation of the outcome of the “month deadline,” at a time when observers believe the region is teetering on the brink of disaster. The options range from a comprehensive, historic settlement that ends the blockade and the war to a direct military confrontation, which Tehran describes as “impossible” for Washington.
