Iranian Military Prepared For Long War

The Iranian Ministry of Defense claimed its military power is a dominant force during a period of heightened regional tension. President Donald Trump indicated he does not intend to make radical changes in the Middle East. Media sources report Iran is requesting non-aggression guarantees and proposing a mutual lifting of the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations on major topics would be conducted in parallel, according to the report. Unlike previous maritime boarding incidents, the ship was ultimately permitted to continue its journey. President Trump claimed via social media on April 28 that Iran's leadership is currently in a state of collapse. Iranian military spokesperson Amir Akraminia stated on April 28 that the military does not consider the war to be over. Akraminia warned that the military has established a new list of targets to prepare for a potential resumption of conflict, regardless of end-of-war negotiations with the United States. Iranian officials claim the conflict has directly caused one million job losses within the country. The spokesperson noted that the Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened until mines are cleared. An Iranian military spokesperson stated that Tehran does not consider the current conflict to be over, describing recent events as a mere lull in the battlefield. Diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran remains stalled, with communication limited to direct and indirect messages.