Iran Receives US Response to 14-Point Proposal; Declares 'Ball in US Court'

Iran announced it had received a US response to its 14-point peace proposal, conveyed through Pakistani intermediaries. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister stated: 'Now the ball is in the United States' court to choose the path of diplomacy or the continuation of a confrontational approach.' The exchange of proposals represented the most structured bilateral diplomatic engagement since the conflict began, though major gaps remained on nuclear enrichment, sanctions relief timelines, and the Strait of Hormuz governance framework. US officials declined to publicly confirm details of their counter-offer.