Iran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Wednesday that Tehran had delivered a clear response outlining its demands to the US but had yet to receive an official reply from Washington. "We have provided a clear and transparent response to the United States that includes our demands," Ghalibaf told Al Jazeera in an interview. He said Tehran conveyed its response through Qatari mediation and was awaiting a decision from the US, noting that Washington had not yet provided an official or specific response to Iran's message. "The ball is now in the Americans' court. They must make a decision and announce it," he added. BREAKING: Iran's parliament speaker, lead negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to Al Jazeera: Ball in US's court, deal to end war possible if US 'adheres to what was previously agreed upon and refrains from actions that undermine trust' 🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/eUypmyj9PX pic.twitter.com/lPkKmj7eik — Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) November 11, 2026 Ghalibaf said Iran's priority was peace if Washington accepted its conditions, stressing that Tehran did not want the months-long war to continue. However, he warned that if US President Donald Trump decided to resume military operations against Iran, Washington would face another defeat. "If the United States or Israel starts a war, we will confront them both and respond to any attack," Ghalibaf said. He claimed Iran had strengthened its defences and reorganised its armed forces in preparation for a renewed confrontation. Ghalibaf reiterated that Washington must fulfil Iran's seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming negotiations. He said the conditions included lifting the US blockade and oil sanctions, releasing frozen Iranian assets, ending the war on all fronts, including those involving the "resistance front", formally declaring an end to the war with Iran rather than a ceasefire, and refraining from interference in Iran's internal affairs. Ghalibaf stated the demands were included in the memorandum of understanding (MoU) reached with Washington in Islamabad and must be implemented to restore confidence before substantive negotiations can begin. He said the strategic waterway would not return to its prewar situation, describing its future arrangements as part of the proposed understanding with Washington. Ghalibaf said Iran reached an understanding with Oman on a new transit mechanism through the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law, and that the arrangement was being discussed in indirect negotiations with Washington. He also accused the US of imposing a blockade that restricted food supplies and disrupted trade and healthcare services. The Iranian parliament speaker also said Tehran was determined to end the current "no war, no peace" situation, whether through negotiations or sustainable deterrence. Ghalibaf confirmed that Iran's negotiating team remains unchanged and that he continued to lead the talks. He said mediation efforts reduced the proposed response period from seven days to two days. Ghalibaf added that negotiations were being managed by a six-member committee within Iran's Supreme National Security Council, including Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. He said an agreement with Washington was possible if the US honoured previous understandings and avoided actions that undermined trust. The main obstacle to an agreement, Ghalibaf argued, was Tehran's lack of trust in Washington and what he described as excessive US demands. The Iranian parliament speaker also claimed that US officials had visited Moscow and asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to facilitate direct negotiations with Iran. He stressed that ending the war against Iran and what Tehran calls the "resistance front" is among the provisions of the memorandum of understanding and one of Iran's seven conditions. The Iranian parliament speaker warned that continued fighting would harm regional countries, including both their security and their economies. The remarks come amid diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between Iran and the US, which began with US-Israeli military attacks on Iran on Feb 28. According to previous reports, Iran's seven conditions include lifting the US naval blockade, guaranteeing safe passage for commercial vessels and oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, removing unilateral sanctions, exempting Iranian oil exports from restrictions, releasing frozen Iranian assets, allowing Tehran to retain its nuclear materials inside the country, and ending the war. Regional mediators, including Pakistan and Oman, have sought to facilitate negotiations between Tehran and Washington, but disagreements over sanctions, security guarantees, and the Strait of Hormuz have continued to complicate efforts toward a settlement. Iranian security chief threatens to target US bases in Europe in case of further attacks Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei on Wednesday threatened reprisals against military bases of the United States in Europe in case there were any further attacks on the Islamic republic. Iran's Press TV reported that the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council told Lebanon’s Al-Mayadeen network in a recent interview that if the US “makes a mistake and attacks us”, Iran would not limit itself to nearby bases but would also hit “distant American bases” it had not previously targeted. “If American aircraft take off from a distant military base and come to bomb Iran, we will target that base as well,” Rezaee said, adding that Iran’s defensive and offensive capabilities were now “far greater than on the first day of the war”. He did not specify which bases or countries he was referring to. PM Shehbaz underscores need to continue momentum from Islamabad MoU in meeting with Iran's Pezeshkian Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday underscored the need to continue the momentum from the Islamabad MoU in a meeting with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Leaders’ Summit of UNFCCC COP31 taking place in Antalya, Turkiye. In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said the two leaders exchanged views on the "evolving regional situation" and reaffirmed the close and longstanding ties between Pakistan and Iran. According to the PMO, PM Shehbaz expressed deep concern over the prolonged conflict and emphasised the need for dialogue, restraint, de-escalation, and sustained diplomatic engagement to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with the President of Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian today, on the sidelines of the Leaders’ Summit of UNFCCC COP31 Session currently taking place in Antalya, Turkiye. Minister for Information & Broadcasting… pic.twitter.com/jjm71Uyf15 — Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) November 11, 2026 The premier also underscored the importance of building on the understandings reached under the Islamabad MoU of June 2026 and reaffirmed Pakistan's readiness to continue playing a sincere and constructive role in support of regional peace and stability. President Pezeshkian appreciated Pakistan’s consistent diplomatic support to Iran and efforts for regional peace and security, the PMO said. Iran will not allow enriched nuclear material to leave the country, security chief says Tehran would not allow even a single particle of enriched nuclear material to leave the country, Rezaei said in an interview with Lebanon's pro-Iranian Al Mayadeen TV. Washington had said nuclear issues must be part of any initial negotiations with Iran aimed at ending the war between the two countries. Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticised US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Washington's policy towards Iran, accusing American officials of pursuing a failed approach. In a post on X, he wrote, “8 years ago a cartoon character like Pompeo said Iranians must follow White House diktat ‘if they want to eat’. Today, Rubio—whose fellow Cubans are victims of the same policy—repeats that drivel." 8 years ago a cartoon character like Pompeo said Iranians must follow White House diktat “if they want to eat”. Today, Rubio—whose fellow Cubans are victims of same policy—repeats that drivel. Forget about the inhumanity. It's the delusions that are producing failed U.S. policy. pic.twitter.com/ZnXjtgiLvt — Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) November 11, 2026 “Forget about the inhumanity. It's the delusions that are producing failed US policy,” he added. Four wounded as projectile hits Liberia-flagged vessel in Gulf Four crew members, including one Indian national, were injured when a projectile struck a Liberia-flagged vessel in the Gulf, officials said on Wednesday. “On Nov 10, Liberia-flagged VLCC MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY, carrying 6 Indian seafarers, was hit by a projectile…,” Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on X. Sonowal said the vessel was transiting to Dubai and four crew members sustained injuries in the attack, including one Indian national. “The remaining 18 crew members, including the other five Indian seafarers, are safe,” he said. ⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE ⚠️ On Nov 10, Liberia-flagged VLCC MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY, carrying 6 Indian seafarers, was hit by a projectile while transiting the Persian Gulf from Al Ruwais to Dubai. Four crew members sustained injuries in the attack, including one Indian national, who… — Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) November 11, 2026 Sonowal said India is “continuously monitoring the situation” and remains in close contact with the shipping company to ensure the ongoing security, medical care and wellbeing of the seafarers. Pezeshkian condemns military threats against Iran, questions global security Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticised military threats against Iran, questioning their implications for global peace and security. In a post on X, he wrote, “They waged war, claiming to stop Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. Then they used the PrSM missile in Lamerd for the first time." They waged war, claiming to stop Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. Then they used the PrSM missile in Lamerd for the first time. Now they invoke the "Mother of All Bombs" to pursue diplomacy through threats. No contradiction, but a disgrace. Who threatens global peace and security? — Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) November 11, 2026 He further added, Now they invoke the "Mother of All Bombs" to pursue diplomacy through threats. No contradiction, but a disgrace. Who threatens global peace and security?. Iran warns US, Israel of more devastating strikes over further miscalculations Iran's Armed Forces Chief of Staff, Major General Ali Abdollahi, warned that any location posing a threat to Iran would be considered "a direct target for asymmetric operations," Press TV reported on X. 🔴 Major General Ali Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, says any site threatening Iran will be considered a direct target for asymmetric operations, warning the US and Israel of more devastating strikes if they make further miscalculations. pic.twitter.com/ukjpW24JVa — Press TV 🔻 (@PressTV) November 11, 2026 He also warned the United States and Israel of "more devastating strikes if they made further miscalculations." Oil tanker on fire in Strait of Hormuz after hitting mine, Iran's army says An oil tanker caught fire on Wednesday in the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine in a "restricted area", Iran's army said in a statement carried by state media. Earlier on late Tuesday, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center said a tanker was involved in an incident in the Strait of Hormuz, citing military authorities. The sta