- 🇮🇷/🇺🇸 Iran said it provided a "clear and transparent" response outlining its demands for the deal, but Washington has yet to provide a specific official answer. The Speaker of the Parliament, Muhammad Bajar Halibaf, said that "the ball is now in the Americans' court." Tehran's proposed two-day timetable would require initial US concessions, including steps to address the naval blockade and sanctions, before Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

- 🇮🇷/🇺🇸 Iran said it provided a "clear and transparent" response outlining its demands for the deal, but Washington has yet to provide a specific official answer. The Speaker of the Parliament, Muhammad Bajar Halibaf, said that "the ball is now in the Americans' court." Tehran's proposed two-day timetable would require initial US concessions, including steps to address the naval blockade and sanctions, before Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

The Qatari-Pakistani mediation continues as President Donald Trump signals a preference for diplomacy, while military options remain available. Iran has warned that renewed attacks could provoke retaliation against US facilities across the Middle East. Deep mistrust and disagreements over sanctions, nuclear issues and future shipping arrangements continue to hinder the settlement.

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