[77420] Iran: Washington administration faces a choice between diplomacy and military force

Tension in talks between Iran and the US: Tehran issues an ultimatum

On May 31, 2026, the spokesperson for Iran's National Security Committee, Ebrahim Rezaei, addressed the complex situation in contacts with the United States. As reported by the channel اخبارفوری خبرفوری جنگ امریکا حمله (affiliated with Iranian government positions in a hawkish line), Rezaei noted that "some of the news points to the US agreeing to Iran's conditions." However, the spokesperson emphasized that the situation is not unequivocal due to "contradictory positions" from Washington.

As part of his messages, Rezaei presented the US administration with a stark choice: "It is up to the Americans to decide, whether they will surrender to our diplomats or to our missiles," as published on the channel خبرفوری ࡆ اخبارفوری مذاکره ࡆ جنگ فوری. Rezaei clarified that Iran has "red lines" from which it will not back down, and added that Washington must make concessions since it is currently in a position of weakness.

In reports that appeared on the channel تبریز خبرلری, it was emphasized that Tehran does not deny the existence of progress in the negotiations, but warns of excessive caution. This source also noted that the "maritime blockade on Iran will end either through negotiations or through military action."

The channel خراسان آنلاین also confirmed the spokesperson's remarks regarding progress in the talks, while emphasizing that this is the official position of the Security Committee. All the quoted sources reflect Tehran's official narrative, which presents diplomacy as a preferred option but one subject to uncompromising military readiness.