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📰 3 sources 3 articles · 11 Nov 2026, 18:22 → 31 minutes ago

Qalibaf: No Official US Response, Ball in Washington's Court on Talks

The story concerns statements by Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf that Washington has not given an official and specific response to Iran's message on resuming negotiations. Qalibaf says Washington must meet seven conditions before the Strait of Hormuz is reopened and talks resume, and that the 'ball' is in the US court.

📍 Where things stand: The situation remains pending a US response, with Tehran saying no official and specific reply has arrived and Qalibaf setting seven conditions before talks resume and the Strait of Hormuz reopens.

⏱️ Timeline

  1. 11 Nov 2026, 18:22 Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf told Al Jazeera that Washington has so far not given an official and specific response to our message.
  2. 12 Nov 2026, 01:51 Iranian Shura Council Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said the United States has not given an official or specific response to Iran's latest message aimed at resuming negotiations, noting that Washington must meet seven conditions set by Tehran before Iran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks; he cited the lack of trust in Washington and 'excessive American demands' as the two obstacles to reaching an agreement.
  3. 12 Nov 2026, 06:34 Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said it is up to the United States to respond to Iran's position in the latest round of peace talks, stressing that the 'ball' is in Washington's court and adding that the United States must accept the limits of Iran's legal rights in the region and move forward.
Timeline written by AI from the sources below; updated as new reports arrive.

How the sources covered it

Coverage centered on Qalibaf's statements to Al Jazeera, with differences in detail: one report focused on the absence of an official and specific response, another added the seven conditions and obstacles, and a third emphasized the 'ball is in Washington's court' phrase and the demand that Washington accept the limits of Iran's legal rights.

AI comparison of what each outlet emphasized. It describes emphasis, not accuracy.
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Oz Arab Media 06:34
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CNN Arabic 01:51
Qalibaf: Washington has not formally responded to Tehran's proposal, and he identifies obstacles to reaching an agreement
Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said on Wednesday that the United States has not given a formal or specific response to Iran's latest messag…
📅 2026-11-11
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Qalibaf to Al Jazeera: Washington has not so far provided an official and specific response to our message
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf told Al Jazeera that Washington has not so far provided an official and specific response to our message.