Iran Sets 7 Conditions For Hormuz Reopening, Warns Trump Of Another Defeat

“The ball is now in the Americans' court, and they must make a decision and announce it,” Ghalibaf was quoted as saying. He added that Iran had provided Washington with a “clear and transparent response”, outlining what it expects from the US before any progress can be made.

“If Trump decides to go to war again, he will face another defeat,” Ghalibaf said. His remarks come amid continuing diplomatic efforts to bring the conflict to an end. However, Tehran has maintained that negotiations cannot move forward unless Washington responds to its demands.

Iran's top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, has also ruled out the possibility of ongoing negotiations between the two countries, saying there are currently no talks taking place between Tehran and Washington. According to Reuters, the remarks followed Trump's meeting with Qatar's mediators on Monday.

The US president played down the prospect of major warfare resuming in the immediate future but remained unwilling to accept Iran's existing position. The comments underline the diplomatic impasse between the two sides, with Iran insisting that Washington must first address its demands before any negotiations can resume.

In a separate interview with Al-Mayadeen, broadcast on Wednesday, Rezaei issued a fresh warning to Washington, saying Iran could target US military installations outside the Middle East if they were used to launch attacks against Iranian territory.

“If American aircraft take off from an American military base, even one located in a European country or some other distant region, to bomb Iran, we will strike those bases as well,” he said, according to AFP.

Rezaei warned that any renewed American military action would prompt Tehran to expand its list of targets to include more distant US military installations, including facilities that Iran had not previously attacked. “We may even strike certain islands that they assume are beyond the reach of our missiles,” he added.

According to Iran, the US has not yet provided an official or specific response to Tehran's demands. Iran's top officials emphasize they are awaiting a clear and explicit answer from Washington. Iran warns against renewed US military action.

Its Parliament Speaker said Trump would face defeat, and a security official threatened to target US military bases outside the Middle East if used for attacks. ABP Live News delivers round-the-clock coverage of India and the world, tracking politics, policy, governance, crime, courts and breaking developments, while offering sharp, verified reporting that helps readers stay informed, aware and connected to the stories shaping public life.