Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf delivered these warnings during a televised address representing Tehran in ongoing talks with Washington. He underscored that regional nations must realize Iranian forces are fully prepared for military engagement with a finger on the trigger. The chief negotiator maintained that further hostilities can only be avoided if the United States acts responsibly. Meanwhile, Iranian leadership has made clear that any fresh conflict would likely turn into a prolonged struggle.
Key points
Regional neighbors have been warned that Iranian forces are standing ready for battle.: Regional neighbors have been warned that Iranian forces are standing ready for battle.
Tehran maintains it has provided a rational and powerful response to American authorities.: Tehran maintains it has provided a rational and powerful response to American authorities.
Iranian leadership insists the responsibility to stop an outbreak of war rests with Washi…: Iranian leadership insists the responsibility to stop an outbreak of war rests with Washington.
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Iran chief negotiator says ball in US court to 'prevent war'
3 November 2026 07:23 GMT
Iran's parliament speaker and chief negotiator in talks with the US said that the ball was in Washington's court to "prevent war".
"The countries of the region should know that, just as the Islamic Republic of Iran stands ready for battle with its finger on the trigger, it has also given the American side a powerful and rational response," Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a televised speech.
"The ball is now in America's court to prevent war."
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