Bernie Sanders warns Americans are ‘being lied to’ about Iran war, calls for immediate end

WASHINGTON, DC: Senator Bernie Sanders has sharply criticized the ongoing conflict involving Iran, warning that Americans are not being told the full truth about the situation.

His comments come at a time when tensions are once again rising, despite a fragile ceasefire still technically being in place.

Bernie Sanders says Iran conflict has got to 'end immediately'

Speaking out strongly at a "Fight Oligarchy" rally, Sanders said, “We are being lied to about this war in Iran... it has got to end immediately.”

He went further, raising concerns about US involvement and funding, adding that “the American people do not believe it is a very good idea for the US taxpayers to be funding the military of a country which has engaged in genocide.”

Sanders’ comments cut straight to the core of the debate around the war. He questioned not just the direction of the conflict, but also the information being shared with the public.

The veteran politician reminded Americans, "My generation experienced... we were lied to about the war in Vietnam. 59,000 young men came home in body bags... We were lied to about the war in Iraq."

Trump signals doubts over possible Iran deal

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump appears to be shifting his stance on negotiations with Iran. Speaking at an event in Florida on Friday, May 1, he made it clear that he is not convinced a deal is the right path forward.

“Frankly, maybe we're better off not making a deal at all,” Trump said. “Do you want to know the truth? Because we can’t let this thing go on. Been going on too long.”

His remarks came after reviewing what he described as Iran’s latest proposal. While he did not go into detail, his response suggested that he sees major gaps in what has been offered.

This marks a noticeable change in tone, especially since talks had been quietly continuing through intermediaries. Now, his comments raise fresh doubts about whether a diplomatic solution is still within reach.

Iran's warning adds to fears of renewed conflict

On the other side, Iran has also sent a clear message. Mohammad Jafar Asadi, a senior figure in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, warned that the war is “likely” to resume if key issues are not resolved.

His statement highlights just how fragile the current ceasefire really is. While active fighting has paused, the deeper disagreements, including sanctions, shipping routes, and nuclear concerns, remain unresolved.

The conflict, which began on February 28, escalated quickly before a ceasefire took effect on April 8. That agreement managed to stop the immediate violence, but it did not address the root causes.

Now, with both sides expressing frustration, the risk of escalation appears to be growing again.