Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday, May 3, 2026, that the United States faces a choice between an 'impossible' military operation or a 'bad deal' with the Islamic republic, according to a statement carried by state television. The Guards' intelligence organization made the remarks amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program.
The statement did not specify details of the alleged 'bad deal' or the military operation. However, it comes as negotiations between Iran and world powers over the nuclear issue have stalled. The US has previously warned of potential military action if diplomacy fails, while Iran has insisted on its right to peaceful nuclear energy.
Iran's Foreign Ministry has not commented on the Guards' statement. The US State Department declined to respond directly but reiterated its commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. No independent verification of the Guards' claims was available.
