Former IRGC commander Jafari says "If the enemy does not accept Iran's preconditions, there will be no negotiations."

The statement from the former IRGC commander suggests escalating tensions and a firm stance from Iran regarding negotiations, potentially signaling a return to conflict if their demands are not met.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 14 May 2026, 18:04 UTCOn the live feed at 17:44 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

Newsquawk headlinesUTC

18:00

Fed's Miran submits resignation from Fed board; effective on or shortly before Kevin Warsh's swearing in as Chair

17:58

UK PM Starmer will not seek to block Andy Burnham from becoming Labour candidate in Makerfield - paving his way for return to Parliament and leadership bid, Guardian reports

17:44

Former IRGC commander Jafari says "If the enemy does not accept Iran's preconditions, there will be no negotiations."

17:39

Disney (DIS) CFO says Co. is focusing on accelerating growth rates under the new CEO and Disney can deliver really strong results for quite a while

17:28

Japanese Tankers pass through strait of Hormuz following Prime Minister's diplomatic outreach to Tehran, WSJ reports

Open the platform and use it. The whole workspace is free to try, with no signup and no card. When you want the headlines arriving live instead of on a delay, Newsquawk Pro is £24.99 for 7 days.

Try the platform free

Free. No signup, no card.

If the war starts again, we will strike harder blows at the enemy than we have ever struck before.

Context

This could have immediate implications for oil markets, particularly WTI prices, as fears of supply disruptions typically drive volatility in commodities. Traders should watch for market reactions as this rhetoric may influence both risk sentiment and energy prices.

Energy · last 90 days

Recent headlines that moved markets

ENERGY/8 Sept · 05:23 UTC

Saudi Energy Minister says a number of energy facilities and utilities were hit; are temporarily halting some operations.

Brent Nov'26, after we published+1.0%

Steady upside of around 1% was seen across the crude complex following this update.

ENERGY/3 Sept · 08:03 UTC

Russian President Putin says that Russia and Ukraine should agree first; he notes that there is an opportunity to reach a peace agreement.

with Brent Nov, after we published−1.3%

ENERGY/1 Sept · 16:17 UTC

Initial reports of an American attack on Iran, reports i24's Stein.

- Brent (V6), after we published+1.2%

ENERGY/27 Aug · 17:46 UTC

The Trump administration has repeatedly told mediators it has no interest in going back to the terms of the MoU it reached with Iran in June, reports WSJ citing sources

Brent crude, after we published+1.4%

ENERGY/25 Aug · 19:26 UTC

A ceasefire between the US and Iran has been agreed upon, it includes free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and will be announced in the coming days, reports Ria citing Pakistani and Iranian sources

Brent crude, after we published−2.4%

ENERGY/8 Sept · 19:59 UTC

IRGC says in light of the evils of the US army in targeting several oil tankers of Iran, we warn all oil tanker crews in the Kuwaiti and Bahraini ports, they will be targeted, Tasnim reports.

Brent crude, after we published+0.5%

Newsquawk Daily

Get both market opens in your inbox.

This note and the other one — the EU open and the US open, every business day, written by the desk. No account needed.

Related headlines

The whole workspace, free to try.

© 2026 Newsquawk. All rights reserved.