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Iranian Negotiator Places Responsibility for Conflict Prevention on US

Nov 03, 2026 01:10 AM CT Washington D.C., United States diplomacy,iran,united-states,negotiations,conflict-prevention

Summary

Iran's chief negotiator stated that the responsibility to prevent war lies with the United States, signaling a diplomatic stance that attributes potential escalation to US actions or inaction. This statement reflects ongoing diplomatic posturing and attempts to frame the narrative around US involvement in the regional conflict.

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Iran chief negotiator says ball in US court to ‘prevent war’    Al Arabiya English

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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Chief negotiator stated the ball is in the US court to prevent war.

United States NEUTRAL

Identified by Iran as the party responsible for preventing war.

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