Iran’s chief negotiator stated Tuesday that the “ball is in the US court” following the latest round of indirect peace talks, according to remarks made to Al Jazeera. The negotiator, speaking after consultations with regional mediators, said Tehran has presented a comprehensive position and now awaits a formal response from Washington. He declined to specify the terms offered but described Iran’s stance as “clear and actionable,” adding that further progress depends on American willingness to engage with the proposal. The talks, which have unfolded through Omani and Qatari intermediaries, mark the most substantive diplomatic exchange between the two sides in months.
US officials have not publicly commented on the negotiator’s remarks. A State Department spokesperson said Monday that Washington was reviewing recent communications through diplomatic channels but offered no timeline for a reply. Regional analysts suggest the statement signals Iran’s effort to shift diplomatic pressure onto the United States while presenting itself as constructive. European signatories to the stalled framework have urged both parties to maintain momentum, warning that prolonged uncertainty risks undermining confidence in the process. Neither side has announced a date for the next round of talks, though mediators indicated consultations would continue in the coming days.
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