Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that Tehran has provided Washington with a “clear and transparent response … that outlines our demands”.

Speaking to Al Jazeera, he says Iran is determined to move beyond the uncertainty of “no peace, no war”, not necessarily through negotiations, but through sustained deterrence.

“What prevents an agreement from being reached is our lack of trust in Washington, combined with its attempt to impose excessive demands,” Ghalibaf says.

“An agreement with Washington is possible, provided it adheres to what was previously agreed upon and refrains from actions that undermine trust,” he adds. “The ball is now in the US’s court; they must make a decision and announce it. As of now, Washington has not provided a formal or specific response to our message.”