Iran's IRGC: US must choose between 'impossible' and 'bad deal'

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Iran’s IRGC intelligence unit said the US faces a choice between an impossible military operation and a bad deal.

WHO: Iran’s IRGC intelligence unit

WHAT: IRGC intelligence unit urged the US to choose between an “impossible military operation” and a “bad deal.”

WHEN: May 3, 2026 at 7:38 AM ET

WHERE: Iran

WHY: No specific cause was reported.

How this story developed (showing 50 of 78 earlier reports)

US vice president says US is making progress in Iran talks · May 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Iran says ceasefire terms meet minimum standards · May 12, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET
CBS: Pakistan hosted Iranian military planes at Nur Khan · May 11, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
Tehran says US proposal sought Iran’s surrender · May 10, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Iran seeks guarantees against future attacks in US response · May 10, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Iran sends response to US proposal via Pakistan mediator · May 10, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
Iran questions ‘seriousness’ of the US to Turkish foreign minister · May 9, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Iran says it will respond to US proposal at 'appropriate time' · May 9, 2026 at 3:04 AM ET
Lavrov tells UAE US-Iran talks key to stability · May 8, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
US-Iran talks could resume in Pakistan next week, WSJ · May 8, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Iran foreign minister says Iranians never bow to pressure · May 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
Iran still reviewing US proposal for negotiations · May 8, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
Iran says ceasefire and ending war top priorities in talks · May 7, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Iran’s stance on US war negotiations explained · May 7, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
US diplomacy from Kabul to Tehran became transactional · May 7, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
Iran urges UN states to reject US-backed Hormuz resolution · May 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
Parliament speaker: US strong-arming Iran will fail · May 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Trump says it is 'too early' for in-person talks with Iran · May 6, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Pakistan says ‘significant progress’ to end war on Iran · May 5, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Turkey and Qatar discuss US-Iran talks in phone call · May 4, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
Iran denies plan to target UAE, blames US · May 4, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Trump offers no clear answer on Iran truce status · May 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Iran and Pakistan diplomats stress regional stability · May 4, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Iran warns US over Hormuz escort plan, says interference breaks ceasefire · May 3, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Iran sets timeline, demands guarantees in peace proposal · May 3, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
White House declines to comment on Iran’s proposals · May 1, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
US says hostilities against Iran have ended · Apr 30, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
France says Iran must make major concessions · Apr 28, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Araghchi holds talks with Pakistan, Oman mediators · Apr 27, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Iran’s top diplomat visits Russia · Apr 27, 2026 at 5:22 AM ET
Araghchi says he discussed US talks with Pakistan · Apr 27, 2026 at 5:02 AM ET
Araghchi visits Russia as US talks pause · Apr 27, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Araghchi says Pakistan aided Iran-US talks · Apr 27, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
Araghchi returns to Pakistan as talks remain uncertain · Apr 27, 2026 at 1:02 AM ET
Putin to meet Iran foreign minister · Apr 26, 2026 at 11:03 PM ET
Iranian FM heads to Moscow for Putin meeting · Apr 26, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Trump says Iran talks will be held by phone · Apr 26, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Iran relays US message via Pakistan · Apr 26, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
Araghchi meets Pakistan army chief Munir · Apr 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Iranian negotiator returns to Pakistan · Apr 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Trump cancels Witkoff, Kushner Pakistan trip · Apr 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Trump doubts Iran war motive in White House shooting · Apr 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM ET
Iran FM returns to Islamabad for talks · Apr 26, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Iran foreign minister to return to Pakistan · Apr 26, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Trump calls off planned peace talks · Apr 26, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
Trump says he canceled Kushner, Witkoff Iran trip · Apr 26, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
U.S.-Iran peace talks stall · Apr 26, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET
Araghchi to return to Pakistan before Moscow trip · Apr 26, 2026 at 3:04 AM ET
Pakistan PM speaks with Iranian president · Apr 26, 2026 at 2:06 AM ET
Trump cancels U.S. delegation's Pakistan trip · Apr 26, 2026 at 2:02 AM ET

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