[Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf: Still in Charge of Negotiations, Iran Determined to End "Neither War Nor Peace" Status Quo] According to Jinse Finance, on November 12th, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf stated that Tehran had conveyed a clear and reasonable response to the United States, outlining its conditions; however, Washington has not yet given a formal or specific reply, therefore the next steps depend on the US. Ghalibaf stated, "The ball is now in the US's court; they must make a decision and announce it." He was referring to the seven preconditions Iran had set for further negotiations. Ghalibaf refuted reports of changes in the Iranian negotiating team, stating that he remains in charge of the six-person delegation and continues to lead the negotiations. Ghalibaf pointed out that Iran is determined to end the "neither war nor peace" status quo and establish a sustainable deterrent; he emphasized that this goal does not necessarily have to be achieved through negotiations. "We are not warmongers, we do not seek war, and we do not want war to continue," Ghalibaf said. He also warned that if the United States or Israel launches another attack on Iran, Iran will resolutely retaliate.