Archive · 18 Jul 2026
US Preparing for War Amid Iran Ceasefire: Khamenei's Aide
A top adviser to Iran's leader said the US used a break in fighting to get ready for more war.
He claimed the US is also trying to change an old agreement between the two countries.
The adviser said Iran won't accept these changes because things have changed since the agreement was made.
The US hasn't said anything about these claims, but usually, they would say they're not true.
This shows how tricky it is for countries to talk and make deals when they don't trust each other.
US accused of using ceasefire with Iran to restock weapons and strengthen military deployment.
Iran claims US is preparing for renewed conflict while pursuing diplomatic engagement.
US allegedly aims to rewrite the Islamabad MoU, which Iran rejects due to changed circumstances.
Mohsen Rezaei, a senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader, made these accusations on Iranian state television.
Iran argues that the circumstances have shifted since the original MoU was reached.
- Who
- Mohsen Rezaei, a senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader and IRGC official
- What
- Accusations that the US is preparing for renewed conflict with Iran during a ceasefire
- When
- July 17
- Where
- Iran
- Why
- To allegedly strengthen military capabilities and negotiate a new agreement
Iranian Perspective
US Perspective
US Intentions During Ceasefire
Iranian Perspective
The US used the ceasefire to replenish military capabilities and prepare for renewed conflict.
US Perspective
No official US statement contradicts this claim, but typically, the US would deny such allegations.
Negotiations and the Islamabad MoU
Iranian Perspective
The US aims to rewrite the Islamabad MoU to its advantage, which Iran rejects due to changed circumstances.
US Perspective
The US might seek to update the agreement for current geopolitical realities, not necessarily to Iran's detriment.
- Date of Statement
- July 17
- Speaker
- Mohsen Rezaei, senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader and IRGC official
- US Military Actions
- Restocking weapons, strengthening warship and aerial refuelling aircraft deployment
- Iran's Stance on MoU
- Rejects changes to the Islamabad MoU
- US Diplomatic Engagement
- Pursuing negotiations with Tehran while reinforcing military posture